Quality Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager to join a well-established aerospace engineering business based in Maidstone, Kent.This is a crucial hire for the business, coming at a time of planned growth and significant investment. Rather than a newly created position, this role forms part of a considered succession plan the current incumbent will remain in post for at least another five months, allowing for a thorough and genuinely smooth handover.This is a really exciting time to join the business, with the opportunity to step into a well-established function, learn from the outgoing post-holder, and help shape quality standards as the company continues to grow.What's On OfferSalary of £60,000 £70,000, dependent on experienceA crucial, high-impact role within a growing and investing businessA structured, well-planned succession with at least five months of handover and supportThe chance to join an aerospace engineering business at a genuinely exciting stage of its growthAbout the RoleAs Aerospace Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the quality function, ensuring the business consistently meets the exacting standards demanded by the aerospace sector. You'll work closely with customers as the face of quality for the business, and will lead a small team, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure quality objectives are met across the site.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for an experienced quality professional who can bring:Solid working knowledge of aerospace quality systems and standardsExperience working directly with customers, ideally in a customer-facing quality management capacityProven experience leading and developing a small teamA background within aerospace or a similarly regulated engineering environmentThe confidence and credibility to step into an established role and build strong working relationships from day oneHow to ApplyIf you're an experienced aerospace quality professional looking for a meaningful next step, we'd love to hear from you.Everlinked are operation as an equal opportunity agency.TPBN1_UKTJ