https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-quality-engineer-complex-systems-mane-contract-services--36b5ba6e-334c-4939-b003-7d0cf1321358 RSS feed for Lead Quality Engineer - Complex Systems at Mane Contract Services. en-gb Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:51:08 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-quality-engineer-complex-systems-mane-contract-services--36b5ba6e-334c-4939-b003-7d0cf1321358 https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-quality-engineer-complex-systems-mane-contract-services--36b5ba6e-334c-4939-b003-7d0cf1321358 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Ampthill | Salary: £60000 - £70000/annum 4 day week, Flexible Working | Type: Permanent | This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer who has progressed through the ranks into leadership and is ready to lead a small, high-performing team within a fast-paced defence manufacturing environment. Reporting into the Quality function, you''ll be responsible for driving quality strategy across multiple complex defence programmes, ensuring products meet customer expectations while improving quality performance, manufacturing efficiency and business KPIs. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the Quality strategy across multiple Complex Systems programmes. Lead, mentor and develop a team of approximately 7-10 Quality Engineers within a wider Quality function of around 35 people . Own end-to-end Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities throughout the product lifecycle. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero-defect manufacturing. Align quality objectives with businessKPIs, including: Yield Cost of Quality On-Time Delivery Produce accurate reporting on team performance and programme quality metrics. Manage Quality Management Plans (QMPs) throughout programme delivery. Develop and manage audit schedules, ensur... Permanent