Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing 📍 Location: Weymouth 💼 Department: Quality 📅 Reports to: Managing Director Join a leading aerospace manufacturer and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's Quality strategy and performance. Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead the Quality Department - driving excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP), and ensuring full compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements. The Role As Quality Manager, you will lead and develop a skilled Quality Assurance team - including Inspectors and Quality Engineers - to deliver exceptional product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. You'll serve as the key point of contact for all quality-related matters, collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Customers, and Suppliers to uphold the highest standards of performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities *Lead, motivate, and develop the Quality team to achieve departmental and company objectives. *Ensure all Quality Assurance systems comply with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer standards. *Maintain a safe working environment and promote Health & Safety best practices. *Manage and support internal and external audits, ensuring all accreditation's are maintained. *Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and "Red Table" activities to improve performance and reduce PPM. *Champion Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and drive efficiency. *Act as the main point of contact for quality-related customer and supplier interactions. *Support and present during key customer business reviews. *Drive the development and implementation of robust quality controls and standardised operating systems. Essential Skills and Experience *Proven experience leading a Quality function within aerospace or precision manufacturing. *Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO, and NADCAP standards. *Demonstrated auditing experience - AS9100 Lead Auditor certification preferred. *Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to interpret engineering drawings. *Skilled in problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques. *Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills. *Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems. *Minimum HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Why Join? *Join a respected aerospace manufacturer with ambitious growth plans. *Lead a talented team that directly impacts safety, quality, and operational excellence. *Work in a collaborative, improvement-focused culture that values innovation. *Competitive salary and benefits package on offer. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment