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Quality Manager
Essex
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 13 days ago
- Salary
- 45000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual + Depending on level of experience
- Recruiter
- Prime Appointments
- Closes
- 16 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Quality Manager – 4 days per week – Aerospace
Salary up to 60,000 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 60,000 depending on experienceMonday 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 SystemLeading and developing the Inspection teamActing as the main point of contact for all quality mattersCreating and approving FAIR / LAIR documentationOverseeing calibration, testing and qualification processesPlanning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO9100 / AS9100 standardsActing as Approved Signatory for release and inspection processesManaging VisualFAIR software training and complianceDriving continuous improvement initiativesSupporting management review meetings and business objectives
What We're Looking For
Proven aerospace sector experience (essential)Strong working knowledge of ISO 9100 / AS9100First Article Inspection experience (FAIR / LAIR)Experience managing or supervising an inspection/quality teamAbility to interpret engineering drawings and specificationsQualified to conduct internal and external auditsStrong 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.
Ad ID: 5418816822
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