Quality Manager - 4 days per week - Aerospace

Salary up to -50,000 depending on experience

Southend-on-Sea area

An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality and Inspection function. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident aerospace Quality professional who enjoys autonomy, leadership responsibility and driving standards within a precision manufacturing environment. If you have strong AS9100 knowledge, FAIR experience and have led inspection teams, this role offers real ownership and influence.

What''s on Offer

• Salary up to -50,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday working (37 hours per week)
• Pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and employee discounts

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System
• Leading and developing the Inspection team
• Acting as the main point of contact for all quality matters
• Creating and approving FAIR / LAIR documentation
• Overseeing calibration, testing and qualification processes
• Planning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO9100 / AS9100 standards
• Acting as Approved Signatory for release and inspection processes
• Managing VisualFAIR software training and compliance
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting management review meetings and business objectives

What We''re Looking For

• Proven aerospace sector experience (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9100 / AS9100
• First Article Inspection experience (FAIR / LAIR)
• Experience managing or supervising an inspection/quality team
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Qualified to conduct internal and external audits
• Strong organisational and leadership skills

A great opportunity for a Quality Manager looking for a 4 day week and great benefits. Apply now via the link or call Julia at Prime Appointments.

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.