We are seeking a Quality Manager to drive excellence in quality assurance at Leonardo in Southampton. In this key leadership role, you will ensure that all quality processes, procedures, and systems comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
Requirements
- Industry Expertise: Proven experience in a similar role within electronics, avionics, automotive, defence, space, or other advanced manufacturing industries.
- Advanced Quality Tools: Strong knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), with expertise in lifecycle management.
- Root Cause & Corrective Action Expertise: Proficient in 8D, DMAIC, and other problem-solving methodologies to drive continuous improvement and prevent recurring issues.
- Quality Standards & Compliance: In-depth understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards, with experience in applying them to maintain and enhance quality systems.
- Audit & Supply Chain Quality: Experience in conducting quality audits to AS9100, ISO 9001, and DAOS standards, with supply chain auditing experience considered a plus.
- Strategic & Solution-Oriented Thinking: Ability to take a proactive, problem-solving approach to quality challenges, driving long-term solutions and continuous improvement.
- Project & Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities with experience in developing, managing, and executing project plans to meet business and quality objectives.
Benefits
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
