Quality Manager

Job Description:

Are you an established people leader looking for your next career move within Quality? We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our team in Edinburgh where you will lead, develop, and improve the quality people, processes, culture, safety and customer experience, enabling world class production of Leonardo products and continued business growth.

As Quality Manager at this level you will cover both delivery and capability and you will be expected to plan and manage people, resources, projects and communications in support of the Head of Quality, operations leadership and business area leadership.

Your Impact

You will lead a business area quality team, responsible for effective leadership, planning and communication of objectives and standardising process and practice in quality manufacturing.

• Manage and support the identification of the specific sector and program risks, threats and opportunities
• Defect management including management plan for the continued reduction in the Total Cost of Non-Quality (TCNQ) utilising effective tools, techniques and reporting including a robust root cause analysis culture
• Manage focused and targeted internal risk-based audit plan
• Work in conjunction with the Supplier Quality and Procurement Leader to create specific supplier management plans ensuring identification of key supplier risks
• Create, agree and deliver KPIs and maintain the defined operations KPIs to be used to review and inform decision making
• Ensure advice, planning and undertaking with regard to external certification standards (AS9100) is in line with central quality governance

What you’ll bring:

• Broad and/or deep knowledge and experience of Business Operations and Quality Management
• Quality management experience within a highly regulated industry
• Ability to demonstrate a 'through life approach’ to Quality Management
• Depth of experience in people management skills
• A background in engineering and/or clean room experience would be beneficial
• CQI diploma is preferred but not essential

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role will require National Security Vetting to SC level. It is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. A range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid