Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Posted 4 days ago by Michael Page

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£60,000 Per year
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Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Summary: The Quality Manager role in Bolton involves overseeing quality systems and performance within a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. The position requires expertise in AS9100 internal auditing and problem resolution, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance. The role is offered as a fixed-term contract with potential for permanent placement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management within the aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the internal audit programme in alignment with AS9100 standards.
  • Own and drive structured problem investigations, including root cause analysis for quality issues, non-conformances, and systemic failures.
  • Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure sustained resolution.
  • Support QMS maintenance, updates, and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Assist the business in delivering awareness of the requirements of relevant certification.
  • Track and report on audit outcomes, non-conformance trends, and resolution performance using KPIs and dashboards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement.
  • Deliver structured updates and communicate risks effectively to client leadership.

Key Skills:

  • Experienced Quality Manager with strong, hands-on expertise in AS9100 internal auditing and quality system compliance.
  • Demonstratable experience of hosting / working with 2nd and 3rd party auditors.
  • Ability to generate procedures and processes to improve or update existing QMS.
  • Skilled in structured problem-solving tools: 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone, etc.
  • Demonstrated success in resolving complex quality issues across manufacturing or supply chain environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Effective stakeholder communicator, comfortable driving improvement initiatives across all functional levels.
  • Aerospace industry background preferred; experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing also considered valuable.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, CQI Diploma in quality or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in aerospace or defence.
  • In-depth knowledge of AS9100 Rev D.
  • IRCA Certified AS EN 9100 Auditor / Lead Auditor.
  • Experience with internal auditing, QMS documentation, and audit report writing.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ideally, a member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).

Salary (Rate): £60,000/year

City: Bolton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Quality Manager role based in Bolton. Fixed Term contract working for a growing Aerospace Manufacturing company

Client Details

Our client is a growing aerospace manufacturing company based in Bolton

Description

Seeking an immediately available Quality Manager with deep experience in AS9100 internal auditing and problem investigation & resolution to support quality systems and performance within a high-precision aerospace machining and manufacturing environment.

  • Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the internal audit programme in alignment with AS9100 standards.
  • Own and drive structured problem investigations, including root cause analysis for quality issues, non-conformances, and systemic failures.
  • Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure sustained resolution.
  • Support QMS maintenance, updates, and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Assist the business in delivering awareness of the requirements of relevant certification.
  • Track and report on audit outcomes, non-conformance trends, and resolution performance using KPIs and dashboards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement
  • Deliver structured updates and communicate risks effectively to client leadership

Profile

  • Experienced Quality Manager with strong, hands-on expertise in AS9100 internal auditing and quality system compliance.
  • Demonstratable experience of hosting / working with 2nd and 3rd party auditors.
  • Ability to generate procedures and processes to improve or update existing QMS.
  • Skilled in structured problem-solving tools: 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone, etc.
  • Demonstrated success in resolving complex quality issues across manufacturing or supply chain environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Effective stakeholder communicator, comfortable driving improvement initiatives across all functional levels.
  • Aerospace industry background preferred; experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing also considered valuable.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, CQI Diploma in quality or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in aerospace or defence.
  • In-depth knowledge of AS9100 Rev D
  • IRCA Certified AS EN 9100 Auditor / Lead Auditor
  • Experience with internal auditing, QMS documentation, and audit report writing.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ideally, a member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

Job Offer

£50,000 to £60,000 on a 6-12 month contract with the possibility of a permanent role following that

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