Quality Certification Manager (Edgewing)

The Quality Certification Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring Edgewing maintains and renews its EN9100 certification and complies with AQAP 2310 standards. As the central owner of certification activities, this position leads the certification strategy, manages relationships with certification bodies, oversees audit readiness, and partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a robust and effective Quality Management System. By driving continuous improvement, identifying risks, and coaching process owners across the business, the Quality Certification Manager helps strengthen operational excellence, safeguard compliance, and support Edgewing's reputation for quality and performance. This is a highly visible role with significant influence, offering the opportunity to shape quality standards and make a lasting impact across the organisation.

• Prepare and present regular reports on certification on activities including metrics on success rates, timelines, and areas for improvement
• Lead and develop the certification team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment through clear communication, effective delegation, and good stakeholder engagement, while overseeing the end-to-end certification process to ensure timely delivery, audit readiness, and the successful achievement and renewal of certifications
• Develop, implement, and maintain certification on strategies that align with organisational goals and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding certification on processes and requirements
• Oversight the definition of the root-cause and corrective actions and the management of the OFIs
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the certification on system to increase Edgewing's process effectiveness

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Job Title: Quality Certification Manager ( Edgewing )

Salary: £65,498+ DOE

• Experience in managing of company certification in compliance with certification on standards/requirements
• Previous experience in managing audit process (quality audits first party)
• Experience of working in a highly regulated industry Eg, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Automotive
• Experience in Team Leadership, Mentoring,

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 22nd October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.