Quality Manager Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 p.a. depending on experience Location: Southend-on-Sea Hours: 37 hrs/wk (Monday to Thursday, Fridays off!) An established Aerospace Precision Engineering manufacturer seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality & Inspection department with full operational autonomy and leadership responsibility. Key Benefits: 4-day working week Salary £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience 16 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown and bank holidays Pension scheme Health Cash Plan Life Assurance EAP, and employee discounts.Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the AS9100 QMS Lead and mentor the Inspection team Create/approve FAIR/LAIR documentation using VisualFAIR Conduct internal/external AS9100 audits Act as Approved Signatory for product release Oversee calibration and qualification processes Drive zero-defect/continuous improvement initiatives and serve as primary contact for customer quality matters.Requirements: Proven aerospace sector experience (essential) Strong working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9100 Hands-on FAIR/LAIR experience Proven leadership/supervisory background in inspection/quality Qualified auditor Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings (UK visa sponsorship not available.) #INDHV