Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Type: Permanent, Full-time

A well-established precision engineering business is looking for an experienced Quality Manager / Lead Inspector to take ownership of its quality function, supporting customers across the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear sectors.

This is a hands-on leadership role, managing the Quality function while remaining involved in inspection, metrology and continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop the Quality team
• Maintain and improve AS9100 / ISO9001 systems
• Manage internal, customer and supplier audits
• Handle NCRs, concessions, 8D reports and root cause investigations
• Carry out dimensional inspection and CMM programming
• Lead FAI activities and maintain quality documentation
• Manage calibration and supplier quality
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong quality culture

• Previous Quality experience within precision engineering/manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001
• Experience within Aerospace, Defence or Nuclear desirable
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances
• Strong metrology/CMM experience
• Experience with NCRs, 8D and root cause analysis
• Previous leadership or team-leading experience

Desirable: AS9102 knowledge, machining/welding experience, ERP/MRP experience and internal auditor training.