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Head Of Quality
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: TQ9, Totnes, Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Quality
£45,000 - £55,000
Full-Time / Permanent
Totnes
If you’re a proven Quality Manager or Head of Quality who’s ready to step up and truly make your mark, this role is built for you. You’ll take the lead on quality across a group of respected engineering and manufacturing businesses working within the aerospace and defence industries.
You’ll shape a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility, lead a talented team, and ensure products, processes and people consistently exceed expectations.
This role gives you the chance to make a lasting mark, defining the standards, shaping how they work and helping drive the organisation forward.
YOUR NEW ROLE
You’ll take charge of the group-wide quality function, ensuring consistency and accountability across all businesses. This role goes beyond compliance, it’s about setting new standards of excellence.
You’ll mentor, guide, and support Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams on-site, ensuring they have the skills, structure, and backing to deliver results. You’ll also drive the evolution of our AS9100 systems, while helping the wider leadership team strengthen a culture built on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
This role sits at the heart of operations and will be pivotal in driving collaboration between engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead and develop a strong, consistent quality culture across all business units
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Drive performance excellence through effective use of the Business Management System (BMS)
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Develop, implement, and refine processes and training to ensure best practice and compliance with AS9100
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Lead internal and external audits, including Nadcap and client-specific requirements
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Use data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement – and act on them
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Support business development activities, providing quality insight for bids and tenders
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Represent the business in client, auditor, and regulator discussions
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Coach, mentor, and develop QA/QC professionals, ensuring robust succession planning
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Champion digital tools and innovation to streamline quality systems and reporting
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Recognised Quality professional (CQI member or equivalent)
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Strong understanding of AS9100 and Nadcap requirements
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Qualified Lead/Internal Auditor
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Proven experience leading quality within an engineering or manufacturing setting, ideally in aerospace or defence
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A leadership style that’s both strategic and hands-on
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Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels
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Passion for continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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£45,000 - £55,000 basic salary
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Discretionary Bonus
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Mon - Thur: 7am - 4pm / Fri: 7am - 1pm
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31 days Annual Leave
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Medicash
If you’re ready to take ownership of quality across a complex, forward-thinking business, this is the role to make your mark
Reference Number: 8PO
To be considered for this position or other opportunities, contact Tash Johnson at Equal Resourcing Ltd or click "Apply Now"
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