Quality Compliance Manager

Quality Compliance Manager

An established aerospace manufacturer is looking for a Quality Compliance Manager to take ownership of its QMS, audits, and regulatory compliance. This is a senior role with responsibility for maintaining standards such as AS9100, AS9120, and ISO9001, while driving continuous improvement across the business. Yolk Recruitment are supporting the hiring process.

You'll lead all quality compliance activity, ensuring systems, processes, and documentation meet both regulatory and customer requirements. Working across engineering, operations, and supply chain, you'll play a key role in maintaining standards, managing audits, and strengthening overall compliance performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with AS9100, AS9120, and ISO9001
• Plan and manage internal and external audits, ensuring effective CAPA closure
• Oversee document control and quality records management
• Lead the First Article Inspection process in line with AS9102
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal quality requirements
• Support and contribute to management reviews and compliance meetings
• Analyse audit findings and drive continuous improvement actions
• Respond to customer quality and compliance queries
• Coordinate certification activities, audit schedules, and contract reviews
• Keep up to date with industry standards and regulatory changes
• Work with cross-functional teams to embed quality and compliance best practice

This is what you'll need:

• At least 5 years' experience in a Quality role within manufacturing (aerospace preferred)
• Strong experience managing and improving QMS frameworks
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9120, ISO9001
• IRCA Certified Lead Auditor

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary
• Engagement and Rewards platform
• Subsidised Canteen