Quality Manager
Quality Manager
Location: Belfast
Salary: Very Generous + car allowance
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Quality Manager to take ownership of quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement within a specialist manufacturing environment.
This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to manage a central quality function while supporting operational teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
Working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, you will drive quality strategy, manage business risks and identify opportunities to improve processes across business systems, metrology, calibration, non-destructive testing and operational quality.
The Role
As Quality Manager, you will oversee the development and maintenance of quality management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and customer-specific requirements. You will also provide technical guidance, lead improvement initiatives and support the business in resolving quality issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and develop quality management systems in line with AS9100, AS13100 and customer-specific standards.
Lead the central quality team across business systems, metrology, calibration, non-destructive testing and technical administration.
Maintain audit schedules and oversee internal and external quality audits.
Ensure calibration systems, measurement equipment and inspection processes meet required standards.
Support the verification of CMM programmes, inspection methods and measurement systems.
Lead and support quality investigations, including product escapes, root cause analysis, 8D and PFMEA activities.
Develop and deliver quality training to improve awareness, compliance and performance across the business.
Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and operational teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
Monitor quality risks, identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
Review customer specifications and regulatory updates, ensuring requirements are incorporated into the quality management system.
Provide technical advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees on quality-related matters.
The Person
We are keen to hear from experienced Quality professionals with a strong background in quality management systems and a proven ability to lead improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria:
Degree qualification in a relevant engineering or quality-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Proven experience in a Quality-focused role within manufacturing.
Extensive knowledge and experience of AS9100 and AS13100 standards.
Experience managing quality systems, audits, compliance and continuous improvement activities.
Strong organisational skills, with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management and driving positive change.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience working with aerospace customers and their specific requirements.
Knowledge of painting and assembly processes.
Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification.
Recognised Chartered Quality status or Lead Auditor qualification.
Knowledge of Pratt & Whitney requirements.
Understanding of GD&T.
The Package
Employer pension contributions of up to 12%
Car allowance
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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