Quality Manager

An ambitious and fast-growing organisation within the space sector is seeking a Quality Manager to establish and lead its Quality function in Glasgow.This is a critical hire for someone who can demonstrate proven experience building and scaling an embryonic Quality function within a highly regulated, precision engineering environment.The RoleEstablish and develop the Quality Management System (QMS).Build and grow the Quality team alongside business expansion.Implement robust QC processes (incoming, in-process, and final inspection).Oversee NDT activities and inspection standards.Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA) and drive effective CAPA.Manage audits, compliance, and supplier quality assurance.Embed a proactive, right-first-time quality culture across engineering and production.RequirementsProven track record of developing or transforming an early-stage Quality function.Strong background in QC methodologies and inspection techniques.Experience overseeing NDT processes.Demonstrable root cause analysis capability with measurable outcomes.Experience within space, aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated advanced manufacturing sectors.Strong working knowledge of ISO-compliant QMS (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100).This is an opportunity to shape Quality within a scaling space-sector organisation and play a key role in delivering complex, high-reliability engineering programmes.