Head of Quality

Head of Quality 

£90,000

Gloucester

AS9100 doesn’t run itself. Neither does a genuine quality culture. You’d be responsible for both.

Our client manufactures precision components for aerospace, automotive, defence and space customers, and is growing quickly. They need a Head of Quality to shape the function properly from here, rather than firefight one into existence later.

You’ll:

• Hold full ownership of the Quality Management System, keeping things audit-ready against AS9100 and ISO 9001 at all times
• Lead internal reviews and front external audits, whether from customers, registrars or regulators
• Manage nonconforming material and push CAPA that’s grounded in genuine root cause work
• Steer quality input on new programmes through FAIR, APQP and PPAP
• Define supplier quality expectations and carry out supplier audits
• Grow and coach a quality team, setting the tone for how the wider business approaches it
• Act as the go-to quality contact for customers and certification bodies

You’ll need:

• Strong, practical AS9100 background, covering everything from setup to certification and ongoing surveillance audits
• At least 5 years in an aerospace quality role, with 3+ years managing a team
• Solid understanding of CAA/EASA expectations and root cause methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• A relevant technical degree, or equivalent hands-on experience

Composites quality experience is essential here. Nadcap familiarity or IATF 16949 knowledge would also help.

Interested? Click apply and our Senior Consultant Jack will be in touch to discuss the position in more detail.