Quality Manager

We are recruiting a Quality Manager for an established aerospace manufacturing business in Rochford, Essex. This is a hands-on management role — you will be the company's quality representative, responsible for the quality management system, all FAIRs and LAIRs to customer sign-off, and managing a team of two inspectors.

This is a genuine four-day working week, Monday to Thursday. If you are looking for a role that offers a strong work-life balance without compromising on the quality of work or the environment, this is worth a serious look.

Key Responsibilities

* Creating and approving FAIRs and LAIRs to specification, including VisualFAIR software

* Acting as the approved signatory for release and inspection-related quality processes

* Planning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO 9100 and AS9100 standards

* Maintaining calibrated equipment and ensuring readiness for manufacturing at all times

* Managing, leading and developing the inspection team

* Supporting continuous improvement across the business

* Participating in management review meetings with the production team

What We Are Looking For

* Solid aerospace manufacturing background — this is essential

* End-to-end FAIRs experience to customer sign-off — this is the key requirement

* AS9100 and ISO 9100 knowledge and audit qualification

* EASA awareness

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

* Experience managing or supervising a small team (2 experienced inspectors)

* OASIS experience is useful but not essential

What Is On Offer

* Up to £50,000 depending on experience

* Genuine four-day week — Monday to Thursday

* Pension, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and shopping discounts