Quality Manager
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | M34 3SA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 527088-65507 |
Summary
Quality Manager
Aerospace | AS9100 | Step-Up Leadership Opportunity
Denton, Greater Manchester
Competitive salary
Mon–Thu: 8:00–5:00 | Fri: 8:00–4:00 (often 2:00pm finish)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Discretionary 6-month bonus
Experienced Quality Manager? Or perhaps you are an AS9100 Lead Auditor or Quality Lead ready to take the next step?
If you’re currently leading audits, owning compliance, and influencing Quality — but want full ownership, leadership responsibility, and a seat at the table — this could be the move that accelerates your career.
This role offers a genuine step up into Quality Manager level within a respected aerospace precision engineering business, with the support, autonomy, and trust to make the function your own.
About the Business
This is a well-established aerospace manufacturer with over 40 years of successful delivery to major OEMs including Airbus, BAE Systems, and MBDA. The site operates to AS9100 and prides itself on right-first-time quality, strong customer relationships, and continuous improvement.
Quality is taken seriously here — not as a gatekeeper, but as a strategic enabler of performance and growth.
The Opportunity
As Quality Manager, you’ll take full accountability for site Quality, building on a solid foundation and shaping how Quality supports the business going forward.
You’ll move beyond audit ownership into true leadership — managing people, influencing strategy, and acting as the primary Quality interface for customers and regulators.
This is not a hands-on inspection role. Instead, it’s about leading systems, people, and performance.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Acting as the site Quality authority, internally and externally
Leading and developing a team of 3 Inspectors
Owning AS9100 compliance, audits, and continuous system improvement
Leading internal and external audits (including customer and regulatory audits)
Driving robust root cause analysis, CAPAs, and systemic improvement
Owning and improving the FAIR process
Maintaining and developing the Integrated Management System (IMS)
Ensuring Quality processes, procedures, and documentation are effective and fit for purpose
Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Directors to influence decisions
Contributing to business strategy as part of the leadership team
Who This Role Is Ideal For
Essential Experience
AS9100 Lead Auditor or strong internal auditor experience
Currently operating as a Quality Lead, Senior Quality Engineer, or Deputy Quality Manager
Strong understanding of aerospace Quality systems and FAIR requirements
Confident leading audits, driving corrective actions, and engaging senior stakeholders
Able to interpret 2D & 3D engineering drawings
Experience using Quality tools within a manufacturing environment
The Person
Credible, confident, and calm under audit pressure
Naturally influential and comfortable challenging when needed
Proactive, improvement-focused mindset
Clear communicator across shop floor and leadership teams
Detail-driven but pragmatic — focused on what adds value
Team & Environment
Small, capable Quality team based in a controlled inspection environment
Close collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Directors
Supportive leadership that values Quality input
What You’ll Get
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Discretionary 6-month bonus
Pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
EAP & wellbeing support
Perkbox benefits
Cycle to Work scheme
Costco membership
Flexible, people-focused culture
A clear pathway to establish yourself as a Quality Manager
How to Apply
Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on 07799 588461 for more information or send an email to dwaite@wftech.co.uk
Immediate starts are available!
Workforce Technical are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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