Element is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and govern quality assurance across our Aerospace & Defence Business Unit. This is a strategic role, focused on ensuring full compliance with international and customer-specific quality standards, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will work closely with the Business Unit Leadership Team and Divisional Leadership Team to ensure that all laboratories operate to a common, high-quality standard. This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining a unified Quality Management System across multiple sites in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Czech Republic.

• Implement and maintain a compliant Quality Management System aligned with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and customer requirements; ensure business-wide understanding of quality responsibilities
• Lead and develop a team of five quality professionals within the division.
  Oversee resolution of quality system non-conformances and technical deviations; share key trends and lessons with divisional leads
• Analyse quality data to identify trends and support continuous improvement of systems, auditing, and processes
• Support the maintenance and expansion of accreditations and customer approvals in coordination with local management and the Aerospace & Defence Quality Director
• Assist with local implementation of the Business Management System
• Promote collaboration across laboratories to share best practices and align quality systems
• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and annual Management Reviews
• Manage internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits; act as key liaison with external auditors and inspection authorities
• Identify and coordinate quality-related training needs, including onboarding, internal auditing, and Root Cause Analysis
• Foster strong working relationships within the wider quality network and across Business Unit laboratories

• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of quality management systems, auditing, and relevant customer, national, and international standards
• Must operate with the highest levels of impartiality, honesty, and integrity
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, with experience implementing and managing QMS
• IT literate
• Chartered Quality Institute membership (or equivalent) preferred
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, managing teams, and delegating effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of the business and with external stakeholders
• Confident representing the business with credible technical authority
• Proficient in quality management tools, audit experience is essential
• Willingness to travel internationally, valid passport and full driving licence required

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