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Orion Electrotech
Aerospace Quality Manager
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Contact Orion Electrotech
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 23 hours ago
- Salary
- 50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Orion Electrotech
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Aerospace Quality ManagerSouthend–on–Sea GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 DOE 4–Day Working Week
Are you an experienced aerospace quality professional looking for your next challenge as an Aerospace Quality Manager?
We are recruiting for an exciting Aerospace Quality Manager opportunity with a well–established aerospace manufacturing business based in Southend–on–Sea. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Engineer, Senior Inspector, Quality Supervisor or Team Leader looking to step into an Aerospace Quality Manager position whilst remaining hands–on and involved in day–to–day quality activities.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Aerospace Quality Manager will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Quality Management System, leading a team of inspectors, managing FAIR activities and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
The RoleAs the Aerospace Quality Manager, you will play a key role in driving quality performance across the business whilst supporting production, customers and regulatory requirements. This is a highly varied position where no two days are the same.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System. Creating, reviewing and approving FAIRs and LAIRs. Supporting and administering VisualFAIR documentation.Planning and conducting internal audits. Supporting customer and external audits.Managing calibration, testing and qualification activities.Leading and supporting a small team of skilled inspectors. Reviewing engineering drawings and specifications. Driving continuous improvement initiatives. Participating in management review meetings and supporting wider business objectives. About YouTo be successful in this Aerospace Quality Manager role, you will have:
Previous aerospace manufacturing experience. Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements. Experience completing and approving FAIRs. Internal audit experience. The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Previous leadership, supervisory or team management experience. Excellent communication and organisational skills.The ability to manage changing priorities within a busy manufacturing environment.Why Apply?This Aerospace Quality Manager position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing aerospace business. The company is specifically open to ambitious quality professionals looking to step up into an Aerospace Quality Manager position and take ownership of quality activities across the site.
PackageGBP50,000 – GBP60,000 dependent on experience4–day working weekMonday to Thursday, 06:45am – 4:30pm37–hour working weekChristmas shutdown16 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension schemeHealth Cash PlanLife AssuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRetail and shopping discounts If you're an aerospace quality professional with AS9100 and FAIR experience looking for your next opportunity as an Aerospace Quality Manager, we'd love to hear from you.
Ad ID: 5418799921
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