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Quality Manager / Lead Inspector Location: Poole, Dorset Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Type: Permanent, Full-time A well-established precision engineering business is looking for an experienced Quality Manager / Lead Inspector to take ownership of its quality function, supporting customers across the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear sectors. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing the Quality function while remaining involved in inspection, metrology and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Quality team Maintain and improve AS9100 / ISO9001 systems Manage internal, customer and supplier audits Handle NCRs, concessions, 8D reports and root cause investigations Carry out dimensional inspection and CMM programming Lead FAI activities and maintain quality documentation Manage calibration and supplier quality Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong quality culture Requirements Previous Quality experience within precision engineering/manufacturing Strong knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Experience within Aerospace, Defence or Nuclear desirable Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances Strong metrology/CMM experience Experience with NCRs, 8D and root cause analysis Previous leadership or team-leading experienceDesirable: AS9102 knowledge, machining/welding experience, ERP/MRP experience and internal auditor training