Quality Manager
3 weeks ago
Oaklands Global are thrilled to be recruiting an experienced Quality Manager for one of our esteemed clients in the aviation sector based in Kent.
This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional with a passion for continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards in aerospace quality management.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring adherence to quality standards and managing a comprehensive quality management system.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of key quality standards such as AS9100D, CAA Part 21G, CAA Part 145, and EASA Part 145 (third country approval).
- Reviewing, updating, and releasing quality standards, procedures, and specifications.
- Monitoring compliance to ensure all quality procedures align with applicable regulations.
- Documenting changes to quality procedures and tracking them through to approval.
- Managing monthly KPI reports for each department for senior management review.
- Leading non-conformance investigations and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
- Working with external regulators, surveyors, and customers to address findings and submit corrective actions.
- Coordinating and managing external audits across departments to ensure timely completion.
- Engaging with suppliers to meet quality standards, including conducting on-site audits and bi-annual evaluations.
- Managing non-conformances using the 8D process (where applicable).
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives and conducting regulatory training for staff.
- Updating and maintaining the internal audit schedule and conducting audits as required.
- Attending meetings with top management to provide updates on quality matters.
- Reviewing and approving essential quality documentation, including FAIs, NCs, and concessions.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with a commitment to excellence in quality standards.
- Must have the initiative to work independently without constant supervision.
- A drive for continuous improvement in systems and processes.
- Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong data analysis and statistical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a conscientious and diligent approach.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in aerospace quality.
- Relevant quality qualifications (preferred).
- Lead auditor qualification (preferred).
If you have the skills, experience, and drive to ensure quality at the highest levels in a dynamic aviation environment, we encourage you to apply.
Why work with Oaklands Global?
Oaklands Global has 50 years combined experience supporting candidates at all levels to help identify and secure their next position. At Oaklands Global we manage all applications with the upmost professionalism and confidentiality.
If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please apply today to Rob Woodward in confidence.
Whether your profile is shortlisted to the next step of the application process or not, we will keep you informed by telephone or by email.
Oaklands Global is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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