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As the engineering team grows and certification activity increases, they\u2019re hiring a Head of Quality &#038; Compliance to establish the independent oversight and compliance systems required to support regulatory approval. <\/p>\n<p>This role will define how quality, compliance, and independent monitoring operate across the design organisation. <\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll work alongside engineering, airworthiness, and programme leadership to ensure the organisation scales while maintaining full alignment with aviation regulatory frameworks. <\/p>\n<h3>The Search <\/h3>\n<p>This role is responsible for building and leading the independent quality and compliance framework supporting the design organisation. <\/p>\n<p>You will establish monitoring systems, lead internal audits, and ensure engineering and certification activities remain aligned with regulatory expectations as the organisation scales. <\/p>\n<p>The role combines strategic oversight with hands\u2011on involvement in building the quality infrastructure required to support certification programmes. <\/p>\n<h3>What You\u2019ll Own <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing and leading the organisation\u2019s independent quality and compliance monitoring framework <\/li>\n<li>Developing and executing internal audit programmes across engineering and certification activities <\/li>\n<li>Monitoring adherence to aviation regulatory requirements and internal design organisation processes <\/li>\n<li>Tracking audit findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives <\/li>\n<li>Providing independent reporting to senior leadership on compliance performance and risk <\/li>\n<li>Supporting the development and maintenance of the design organisation\u2019s quality management system <\/li>\n<li>Ensuring suppliers and external partners meet required quality and certification standards <\/li>\n<li>Strengthening configuration management, documentation control, and traceability across engineering activities <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who This Suits <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality leaders from fast-moving aerospace, eVTOL, UAV, or advanced aviation programmes <\/li>\n<li>Professionals experienced supporting design organisations progressing through certification <\/li>\n<li>Individuals comfortable operating independently and providing objective oversight <\/li>\n<li>Leaders who can introduce structure without slowing down engineering execution <\/li>\n<li>Operators who thrive in high-growth, engineering-led environments <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What You\u2019ll Bring <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks and certification processes <\/li>\n<li>Experience auditing engineering and certification activities within technical organisations <\/li>\n<li>Ability to work closely with engineering, safety, airworthiness, and programme teams <\/li>\n<li>Experience supporting aircraft or aviation system certification programmes <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why This Role Matters <\/h3>\n<p>As the organisation progresses through certification and expands its engineering capability, the Head of Quality &#038; 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