Fortress Recruit is proud to partner with a global leader in aerospace systems to hire a Quality Manager for their UK manufacturing site in Fareham, Hampshire. This is a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing operations team, responsible for driving quality strategy, systems, and continuous improvement across all aspects of manufacturing, product development, and supplier performance. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the quality function across operations, suppliers, and customers Managing root cause investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives Implementing and overseeing compliance with quality management systems (AS9100, ISO9001, etc.) and internal audits Supporting new product introduction with robust quality planning and assurance Collaborating with Supply Chain on supplier performance and product conformity Developing and coaching the site quality team, and delivering training on quality standards and tools Using Six Sigma, 8D, and lean methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation To succeed in this role, you will have: A degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline Strong experience leading in a senior quality role within a manufacturing or aerospace environment Knowledge and demonstrable experience of relevant quality certifications and systems (AS9100, ISO9001, etc.) Expertise in quality tools and techniques including root cause analysis and ..... full job details .....