Quality Manager

We are recruiting a Quality Manager for an established aerospace manufacturing business in Rochford, Essex. This is a hands-on management role — you will be the company's quality representative, responsible for the quality management system, all FAIRs and LAIRs to customer sign-off, and managing a team of two inspectors. This is a genuine four-day working week, Monday to Thursday. If you are looking for a role that offers a strong work-life balance without compromising on the quality of work or the environment, this is worth a serious look. Key Responsibilities * Creating and approving FAIRs and LAIRs to specification, including VisualFAIR software * Acting as the approved signatory for release and inspection-related quality processes * Planning and conducting internal and external audits to ISO 9100 and AS9100 standards * Maintaining calibrated equipment and ensuring readiness for manufacturing at all times * Managing, leading and developing the inspection team * Supporting continuous improvement across the business * Participating in management review meetings with the production team What We Are Looking For * Solid aerospace manufacturing background — this is essential * End-to-end FAIRs experience to customer sign-off — this is the key requirement * AS9100 and ISO 9100 knowledge and audit qualification * EASA awareness * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications * Experience managing or supervising a small team (2 experienced inspectors) * OASIS experience is useful but not essential What Is On Offer * Up to £50,000 depending on experience * Genuine four-day week — Monday to Thursday * Pension, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and shopping discounts