Quality Manager, QMS – Process Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, harmonization, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Barnes Aerospace Quality Management System across various global locations.

• Take ownership of designated enterprise Quality processes along with the corresponding standards, procedures, tools, training needs, and performance metrics.

• Convert customer, regulatory, and business demands into effective, scalable QMS processes that adhere to AS9100/AS9110, AS13100, aviation authority mandates, and specific customer requirements.

• Establish and uphold a global QMS framework, standardized procedures, process maps, roles/responsibilities, and minimum operational benchmarks while allowing for site-level adaptability.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Information Technology, and site Quality teams to implement Quality-process requirements within ERP, MES, QMS, and related digital platforms.

• Create and track enterprise Quality metrics, process efficiency indicators, trends, and risk signals; offer analysis, recommendations, and management-review insights to leadership.

• Lead the deployment of cross-site processes, manage changes, facilitate communication, provide training support, and encourage adoption activities; ensure process effectiveness and uniform application.

• Recognize systemic challenges and best practices across locations; promote cross-site learning, evaluate corrective-action effectiveness, and spearhead continuous-improvement initiatives.

• Act as the Regional Quality Business Partner and primary Quality contact for the designated North America or Europe/Asia Operations President.

• Organize regional Quality priorities, process implementation, major risks, and escalations.

• Cultivate working relationships with Site Quality Managers, Site General Managers, and functional leaders.

• Deliver functional process support and exert influence without taking on responsibility for daily site Quality operations.

• Assist with significant customer, regulatory, and certification activities as necessary.

• Travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 15–25% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Quality, manufacturing, engineering, or operational excellence within a complex manufacturing setting; aerospace experience is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in designing, deploying, or enhancing QMS processes across multiple sites, functions, or business units.

• Strong understanding of AS9100/AS9110, customer-specific Quality requirements, and relevant aviation regulations; familiarity with AS13100 is advantageous.

• Proficient in CAPA, root-cause analysis, nonconformance management, document control, change management, management review, risk management, and Quality performance metrics.

• Experience in translating business and Quality-process requirements into ERP, MES, QMS, or other digital workflow solutions.

• Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional changes, influence without direct authority, and foster alignment among Operations, Engineering, Quality, and business leadership.

• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and presentation abilities, with the capacity to distill complex requirements and data into clear, actionable guidance.

• Proven effectiveness in working collaboratively across cultures, time zones, and evolving business priorities.

• Familiarity with FAA-regulated aerospace manufacturing or repair operations is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with QMS, ERP, MES, and business intelligence tools is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant technical experience may be taken into account.

• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control documentation and authorization requirements for access to controlled information or technology, where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15–25% anticipated travel.

• Remote work options available within the UK.