Product Assurance Manager Salary range £50,500 £55,000 At Spirit, we dont just build aircraft structures we build the future of aviation. At Northern Irelands largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration and after-market support. With world-class facilities spanning over 3 million square feet across six locations, we deliver advanced aerostructures including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus and Rolls-Royce. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognised centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities. Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth. These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer: 36 hour working week (half day Friday)? Generous holidays Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and generous life cover. Employee Assistance Program Professional development and Opportunity for advancement Coaching and mentoring Free car parking On site Occupational Health Department and Company occupational sick scheme. Enhanced maternity pay Short term incentive Plan Private medical coverage Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme PURPOSE OF THE JOB To assure product quality conformance and to facilitate the interface with customers and regulatory authorities. To organise, manage and control the Unit Quality Organisation. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Maintain and control the Quality System, including the internal audit programme, ensuring compliance with Quality policies and objectives as well as customer and regulatory requirements. Review all quality cost and quality statistics within the unit and co-ordinate actions to reduce non-conformance costs. Review Quality System performance in association with operational needs and establish objectives in conjunction with Unit Departmental Heads. Provide specialist assistance to all functions on Quality associated issues. Develop, lead and motivate a team in line with Spirit values, leadership behaviours and Achieving Excellence System. Influence and support the adoption of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools and techniques in the business. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, along with desirable criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes. Candidates must have an HNC or equivalent qualification in a business or engineering discipline with at least 5 years quality experience in an Industrial/Engineering environment including relevant supervisory/leadership experience. Candidates with lesser qualifications and at least 7 years quality experience in an Industrial/Engineering environment, including relevant supervisory/leadership experience will also be considered. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Quality Management Systems. DESIRABLE CRITERIA Experience of direct engagement with customers and regulatory bodies. Practical knowledge of APQP. Relevant experience in an Aerospace Engineering environment Applications must be completed and submitted by 4PM Tuesday 19th August 2025. We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.