Job Description:

Are you a Quality professional seeking your next opportunity? If so, your next role could be at Leonardo Helicopters.

As a Quality Manager – Supply Chain, within the Transmissions & Mechanical Parts Centre of Excellence (TCE) department, you will work closely with supply chain engineers to ensure quality control, quality system & regulatory requirements are met and to drive excellence in quality assurance at Leonardo.

This role will present you with a diverse range of tasks and, as the key point of contact for quality issues in the department, the platform to liaise across operations, customers and suppliers to manage a variety of quality issues to meet customer requirements.

If your background is within an engineering environment and you want to progress your Quality career, read more below and apply.

For information to internal applicants – this role is a level 7 on the Salary & Career Progression Framework.

What you will do as Quality Manager - Supply Chain

• Review customer and regulatory requirements ensuring that they are met and adhered to across the supply base

• Be the Lead for Quality within Transmission supply base, visiting suppliers and supporting with audits

• Prepare and deliver the quality training required to, ensure the Supply Chain meet the regulatory, customer and company requirements

• Review and approve product qualification documentation as appropriate (First Article Inspection Reports)

• Prepare, review and approve quality procedures on behalf of the TCE Quality Control Manager.

• Act as a liaison between operations, customers and suppliers on a variety quality issues in a timely and efficient manner

• Lead investigation with Supply Chain for customer complaints received from the aircraft operators in both the military & civil markets.

• Plan work, review and report on progress and status of work to provide a clear statement of position, issues and actions

• Take an active role in business improvement and, as necessary, carry out improvement activities

• Assist in the development of others and take a proactive approach in personal development

• Maintain and review the Supplier Quality Control Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) with the TCE Quality Control Manager

• Represent the TCE Quality Control Manager at key Customer, Management and Operations meetings, as necessary

What you’ll bring

• A minimum of a degree in Engineering, material science discipline or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of Aerospace or Engineering Manufacture, including special process

• Knowledge of quality systems activities, concessions, First Article Inspection (FAI), First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) and experience in concession process for both civil (electronic) and military

• Excellent organizational skills to manage conflicting requirements and multiple projects

• To be able to plan your own diary and be flexible to change if issues arise

• Willingness to be flexible and work on cross department projects and initiatives

Full driving license required as travel to suppliers by car will be needed.

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 is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could 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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