Quality Manager

Job Title

Quality Manager

Job Type

Days based, Perm

Location

Corsham

Hours

39 hours per week – Mon to Thu 8am to 5pm (lunch 1pm to 1.30pm daily). Friday 8am to 1pm

Pay

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Our client has been manufacturing components for Aerospace customers for over 60 years.

The company has a dedicated temperature-controlled Inspection Cell which includes 2 large automated CMMs, 1 manual CMM and 1 surface/profile projector running Aberlink software. Other kit includes Trimos height measurement gauge and a variety of manual measuring/ verification equipment.

Job Overview

• Lead the Quality team and support inspection activities during peak periods to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure all products meet customer, AS9100, ISO 9001, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and certification compliance.
• Manage internal audit programmes, quality documentation, non-conformances, corrective actions, and customer complaints.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote quality best practices across the business.
• Act as the primary customer contact for quality-related matters.
• Lead, develop, and engage the Quality team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Support site health and safety standards and manage the tooling calibration register.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven Quality Manager experience within the aerospace industry, working to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
• Experience leading internal, external, and customer audits in aerospace or engineering environments.
• Background in machining or manufacturing environments desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of quality standards, engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective people management, planning, and organisational abilities.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Personal

• Mileage subsidy is paid to assist with travel to and from work
• Pension
• Onsite parking, free tea/ coffee, and access to cycle to work scheme
• Uniform (polo’s, sweatshirts/ jumpers, and trousers) is provided
• Flexible 25 days holiday per annum excluding bank holidays (company shutdown over Xmas/ New year period)

What next?

⦁ 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 booked on a site visit then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk

⦁ Immediate starts are available!

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.

Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! 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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