Quality Manager

Quality Manager Aerospace Manufacturing Location: Rochford, Essex Salary: (Dependent on Experience) Hours: Monday Thursday 6:45am 4:30pm (37–hour week) Are you an experienced Quality Manager with a strong aerospace background and proven leadership skills? We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a well–established precision engineering manufacturer based in the Rochford area. This is a hands–on leadership role where you'll be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System, leading a skilled inspection team, and ensuring compliance with the highest aerospace quality standards. The Role Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee all quality activities across the business, managing a team of two experienced inspectors while balancing priorities including FAIR completion, subcontractor quality activities, audits and day–to–day manufacturing support. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the Quality Management System in line with AS9100/ISO 9100 requirements. Lead, motivate and develop the Quality Inspection team. Create, review and approve FAIRs and LAIRs using VisualFAIR software. Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits. Act as the company's quality representative for customers and certification bodies. Oversee calibration, testing and inspection activities throughout manufacturing. Ensure all inspection equipment remains calibrated and compliant. Support subcontractor quality activities and quotations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function. Identify training needs and support ongoing team development. Participate in management review meetings and support wider business objectives. About You To be considered, you'll ideally have: Essential aerospace manufacturing experience. Strong experience completing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs). Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9100 and EASA standards. Internal and/or external auditing qualification and experience. Previous leadership or line management experience. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities. Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style. A proactive approach with exceptional attention to detail. What's On Offer Salary negotiable depending on experience. Four–day working week. 16 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Christmas shutdown. Pension scheme. Health Cash Plan. Life Assurance. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Employee shopping discounts. If you're an experienced aerospace Quality professional looking for your next leadership opportunity in the Rochford area, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.