Quality Manager, QMS – Process Excellence

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, harmonization, implementation, and continuous 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 requirements, and performance metrics.

• Convert customer, regulatory, and business needs into effective, scalable QMS processes that comply with AS9100/AS9110, AS13100, aviation authority mandates, and specific customer requirements.

• Establish and sustain a global QMS framework, unified procedures, process maps, roles and responsibilities, and minimum operating standards.

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

• Develop and track enterprise Quality metrics, process effectiveness indicators, trends, and risk factors; offer analysis, recommendations, and input for management reviews.

• Direct cross-site process implementation, change management, communication, training support, and adoption initiatives.

• Detect systemic issues and best practices; promote cross-site learning, effectiveness of corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.

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

• Manage regional Quality priorities, process implementation, significant risks, and escalations.

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

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

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

• Travel domestically and internationally around 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; knowledge of AS13100 is preferred.

• Working knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis, nonconformance control, document management, 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 capacity to lead cross-functional change, influence without direct authority, and foster alignment among Operations, Engineering, Quality, and business leadership.

• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and presentation abilities.

• Capability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and shifting business priorities.

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

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant technical experience may also be considered.

• May require U.S. export control documentation or licensing assessment for access to controlled information or technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote working options available within the UK.

• Anticipated travel requirement of 15–25%.

• Full-time employment position.