Head Of Quality

Description

Head of Quality

GBP50,000 - GBP65,000 (depending on experience)

Full-Time / Permanent

Totnes

If you re a proven Quality Manager or Head of Quality who s ready to step up and truly make your mark, this role is built for you. You ll take the lead on quality across a group of respected engineering and manufacturing businesses working within the aerospace and defence industries.

You ll shape a culture where quality is everyone s responsibility, lead a talented team, and ensure products, processes and people consistently exceed expectations.

This role gives you the chance to make a lasting mark, defining the standards, shaping how they work and helping drive the organisation forward.

YOUR NEW ROLE

You ll take charge of the group-wide quality function, ensuring consistency and accountability across all businesses. This role goes beyond compliance, it s about setting new standards of excellence.

You ll mentor, guide, and support Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams on-site, ensuring they have the skills, structure, and backing to deliver results. You ll also drive the evolution of our AS9100 systems, while helping the wider leadership team strengthen a culture built on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This role sits at the heart of operations and will be pivotal in driving collaboration between engineering, operations, and commercial teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and develop a strong, consistent quality culture across all business units

Drive performance excellence through effective use of the Business Management System (BMS)

Develop, implement, and refine processes and training to ensure best practice and compliance with AS9100

Lead internal and external audits, including Nadcap and client-specific requirements

Use data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement and act on them

Support business development activities, providing quality insight for bids and tenders

Represent the business in client, auditor, and regulator discussions

Coach, mentor, and develop QA/QC professionals, ensuring robust succession planning

Champion digital tools and innovation to streamline quality systems and reporting

Recognised Quality professional (CQI member or equivalent)

Strong understanding of AS9100 and Nadcap requirements

Qualified Lead/Internal Auditor

Proven experience leading quality within an engineering or manufacturing setting, ideally in aerospace or defence

A leadership style that s both strategic and hands-on

Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels

Passion for continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making

SALARY AND BENEFITS

GBP45,000 - GBP55,000 basic salary

Discretionary Bonus

Mon - Thur: 7am - 4pm / Fri: 7am - 1pm

31 days Annual Leave

Medicash

If you re ready to take ownership of quality across a complex, forward-thinking business, this is the role to make your mark

Reference Number: 8PO

To be considered for this position or other opportunities, contact Tash Johnson at Equal Resourcing Ltd or click "Apply Now"

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