Quality Manager (Aerospace)£46,000 - £52,000 + Pension + Health Cash Plan + Life Assurance + EAP + Increased Holiday + Bank HolidaysBasildonAre you a Quality Manager with aerospace experience looking to take full responsibility for a Quality Management System within a well-established manufacturing business leading a small team?Do you want to join a company where you will act as the management representative for all quality matters, lead quality inspectors, and ensure compliance to AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace standards?On offer is the opportunity to join a respected aerospace manufacturer where quality and compliance are critical to business success. You will report directly to the General Manager and take ownership of calibration, auditing, FAIR approvals, and inspection activities across the business.This role would suit someone with a strong aerospace background who is confident managing quality systems, leading teams, and maintaining audit readiness at all times.The RoleManage, maintain and monitor the Quality Management System (ISO 9100 / AS9100)Act as company management representative for all quality mattersLead and manage the Inspection and Test departmentsCreate and approve FAIR / LAIR documentation to specificationOversee calibration, testing, qualification and associated approvalsConduct internal and external audits (ISO9100 / AS9100)The PersonAerospace sector experienceStrong working knowledge of ISO 9100 / AS9100 standardsRecent First Article Inspection