Head of Quality & Safety Immediate Start (3-6 Month Contract)
Location: Glasgow, with occasional travel
An immediate opportunity has arisen for a Head of Quality & Safety to lead the Engineering Quality team at Walker Engineering. This pivotal contract role is key to ensuring the reliability, consistency, and safety of products and processes within aerospace and precision machining industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and implement quality strategies to support business objectives and operational excellence
Ensure compliance with AS9100 Rev D, Nadcap, and customer-specific standards
Drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives across the organization
Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring their quality expectations are met
Oversee audits and ensure health, safety, and environmental standards align with quality goalsEssential Skills & Experience:
Must have experience with AS9100 Rev D and Nadcap compliance
Proven leadership experience in quality management within aerospace and precision machining
Strong background in implementing and managing quality systems, strategies, and continuous improvement
Degree in Engineering (master’s preferred) and relevant quality management certifications
Exceptional ability to manage budgets, influence at a strategic level, and deliver resultsThis is an urgent, contract-based role for an experienced quality leader with expertise in AS9100 and aerospace standards. If you're available to start immediately and meet the above criteria, apply now