Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Up to £65,000 | Flexible Working Patterns & Career Development Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking to take ownership of quality strategy within a highly respected manufacturing business? This exciting opportunity in New Milton offers the chance to lead quality assurance activities across a complex engineering environment, working with industry-leading standards and customers within the Aerospace sector. This is a key leadership position where you'll drive quality performance, support business improvement initiatives, and play an integral role in maintaining world-class manufacturing standards. If you're looking for a role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on quality management, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Why apply for this role?You'll enjoy: • A competitive salary of up to £65,000 • Choice of working patterns to support your work-life balance • Flexible start and finish times • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Ongoing personal development opportunities • Occupational health support and health surveillance • Salary exchange pension scheme • The option to buy or sell annual leave • The opportunity to work within a well-established and highly respected engineering business • A supportive leadership team focused on continuous improvement Key Responsibilities:As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading quality assurance activities and ensuring compliance across the business. Duties will include: • Managing and developing the Quality Management System in line with AS9100 and NADCAP requirements • Ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies, customer requirements and industry standards • Leading internal and external audit programmes • Managing quality reporting, FAIRs, PEARs, KPI reporting and quality documentation • Supporting customers with all quality-related matters and contract reviews • Leading and developing the Quality Assurance and Inspection teams • Driving continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and corrective actions • Producing reports and presentations for senior management • Working closely with customers, auditors and regulatory authorities What we're looking for:To be successful in this Quality Manager position, you'll need: • Proven experience as a Quality Manager within the Aerospace industry • Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP standards • Experience managing customer quality requirements and relationships • Previous people management and team leadership experience • Internal and external audit leadership experience • Strong organisational and communication skills • Understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes • Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements • Continuous improvement and root cause analysis experience • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team This role would suit an ambitious quality professional looking to progress towards a Quality Director level position in the future while making a significant impact within a growing and successful organisation. If you're seeking your next opportunity as a Quality Manager in New Milton, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your quality leadership career. Job Number 936384 / INDINDUSTRIALWC Location New Milton Role Quality Manager Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.