Quality Manager

Job Description:

Are you ready to deliver and lead a world class quality function?

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to provide leadership across our manufacturing operations at Leonardo in Luton. You will be accountable for quality performance, people capability and process assurance, enabling the delivery of high-quality, safety‑critical products in line with business, customer and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do as Quality Manager:

Support the Head of Quality and the VP of Operations to deliver Quality aspects of Manufacturing Operations through:

• Leadership; working closely between the Quality and Operations teams
• Identifying risks, threats and opportunities throughout the manufacturing process
• Using a data-based approach to identify trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Developing a culture for continuous improvement, and best practice
• Continuing process standardisation across all manufacturing areas
• Release of product

• Defect management, including management plan, for the continued reduction in the Total Cost of Non-Quality (TQNQ)
• Working in conjunction with the Supplier Quality function to create specific supplier management plans
• Creating, agreeing and delivering KPIs and maintaining the defined operations KPIs
• Ensuring the provision of quality expertise and capability to the manufacturing and support teams in business operations
• Ensure effective forward load management in liaison with sector project quality management

What you’ll bring:

• Industry expertise within Quality, Operations, Manufacturing
• People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills
• Expertise in influencing, negotiating & collaborating with key stakeholders
• Success in mentoring and coaching in order to grow Quality excellence within the business
• Experience in reducing TQNQ and implementation of a root cause and corrective action culture positively affecting business
• Registration with Chartered Quality Institute or another relevant Professional Body (desirable 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.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid