Quality Manager
CV-LibrarySouthend-On-Sea, EssexpermanentPosted: 26 March 2026
Apply NowQuality Manager - 4 days per week - Aerospace
Salary up to £50,000 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 £50,000 depending on experience
Monday 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 System
Leading and developing the Inspection team
Acting as the main point of contact for all quality matters
Creating and approving FAIR / LAIR documentation
Overseeing calibration, testing and qualification processes
Planning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO9100 / AS9100 standards
Acting as Approved Signatory for release and inspection processes
Managing VisualFAIR software training and compliance
Driving continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting management review meetings and business objectives
What We're Looking For
Proven aerospace sector experience (essential)
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9100 / AS9100
First Article Inspection experience (FAIR / LAIR)
Experience managing or supervising an inspection/quality team
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Qualified to conduct internal and external audits
Strong 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
Salary up to £50,000 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 £50,000 depending on experience
Monday 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 System
Leading and developing the Inspection team
Acting as the main point of contact for all quality matters
Creating and approving FAIR / LAIR documentation
Overseeing calibration, testing and qualification processes
Planning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO9100 / AS9100 standards
Acting as Approved Signatory for release and inspection processes
Managing VisualFAIR software training and compliance
Driving continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting management review meetings and business objectives
What We're Looking For
Proven aerospace sector experience (essential)
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9100 / AS9100
First Article Inspection experience (FAIR / LAIR)
Experience managing or supervising an inspection/quality team
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Qualified to conduct internal and external audits
Strong 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