Head of Quality

Overview

In this role you will own the Quality Management System (AS9100) and drive a defect-free aerospace supply chain across current and future sites. You’ll lead audits, maintain regulatory readiness, and build a scalable quality function aligned with our mission to deliver high-performance composite parts at scale. Based in Gloucester, you will partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve issues, improve process capability, and support multi-site expansion into Europe and the US. This is a hands-on leadership role at a fast-growing innovator in lightweight manufacturing.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare
• pension scheme
• stock options
• career growth opportunities
• innovative culture
• global impact

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain AS9100 QMS end-to-end, including certification and surveillance audits
• Lead internal audits, management reviews, and customer/registrar/regulatory audits
• Oversee inspection, testing and release of aerospace components; manage nonconforming material and CAPA
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions with cross-functional partners to improve process capability
• Industrialisation planning for new programmes using FAIR, APQP and PPAP
• Set supplier quality requirements, conduct supplier audits, and manage corrective actions to closure
• Build and mentor quality teams; foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Act as primary quality contact for customers, regulators, and certification bodies; support audits and close out quality actions

Key requirements

• AS9100 experience: implementing, maintaining and leading audits
• Aerospace manufacturing experience: 5+ years in quality, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related technical field, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and aerospace regulatory requirements (CAA, EASA)
• Understanding of industrialisation requirements (FAIR, APQP, PPAP)
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Proven ability to lead audits and manage corrective action systems
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and resilient mindset with a can-do attitude

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• AS9100
• ISO 9001
• CAA and EASA regulatory knowledge

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