Role: Head of Quality
Location: Telford - Hybrid Working Available
Salary: 100K DOE
Im currently supporting a client in the search for a Head of Quality to lead their Quality function within a well-established, highly regulated engineering organisation. This is a key leadership role with real influence, offering the chance to drive quality strategy across a business delivering high-impact, complex programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s confident working at both operational and strategic levels, and who thrives in a role where quality, compliance and continuous improvement are front and centre.
What the Role Involves:
- Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary quality team, setting clear objectives and driving high performance.
- Taking ownership of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 and other regulatory standards.
- Overseeing internal and supplier audits, calibration activities and assurance reporting.
- Working closely with project, engineering and operations teams to integrate quality at every phase of delivery.
- Managing stakeholder relationships at a senior level, including customer quality interactions and regulatory bodies.
- Using quality KPIs and data to identify trends, drive improvements and support business performance goals.
- Supporting major programme reviews, milestone sign-off, and key customer engagement.
- Contributing to overall business strategy and driving a quality-first culture across the organisation.
What My Client Is Looking For:
- Proven experience in a senior quality leadership role within defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001 / AS9100 and best practices in quality assurance and compliance.
- Experience managing quality in complex programme environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills – someone who can influence at all levels.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant technical or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary up to 100,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working with a 4.5-day week
- Company car or cash allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare & life assurance
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with holiday purchase and long-service rewards)
- Pension scheme with up to 10 employer contribution
- Access to health cash plan, electric vehicle scheme, and high street discounts
- Strong support for career development and progression
If this sounds like something youd be interested in, or you’d like to discuss it further, feel free to get in touch or drop me a message. I’d be happy to share more details.
