iCOMAT
Head of Quality
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Join ICOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!
iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company that invented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) - the only proven technology for producing defect-free curved-fiber composite parts at industrial scale. We deliver the lightest structures possible for aerospace, automotive, defense, and space, at a rate and cost efficiency that far exceeds existing composite production processes.
We build and operate automated factories for composite materials, delivering components to Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. The business has three main divisions: development of automated production machines, development of software design and production tools, and operation of the factory. We work with 25+ customers and completed the largest ever Series A in composites manufacturing to fuel a significant scale-up, with growth plans that will see the business multiply in size over the next two to three years and expand operations into the UK, Europe, and the US.
The business has currently more than 130,000 sqm of production capacity with manufacturing facilities in the UK (Gloucester and Swindon) and the US (Dayton, Ohio); a Hardware R&D Centre in Bristol, UK; and a Software R&D Centre in Athens, Greece.
Head of Quality
As Head of Quality, you will own quality across iCOMAT: the systems, the standards, and the culture behind every part we ship. AS9100 sits at the heart of this role. You will own our AS9100 certification and keep us audit-ready as we scale, building the quality function that delivers defect-free aerospace components from a single UK factory today to multi-site operations across Europe and the US. The role is based at Factory 1 in Gloucester and reports to the Director of Global Manufacturing Operations.
What will you be doing?
Quality Management System (AS9100)
- Owning the Quality Management System end to end: developing, implementing, and maintaining it in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable regulations.
- Leading internal audits and management reviews.
- Fronting external audits from customers, registrars, and regulatory agencies.
- Keeping procedures, work instructions, and records in a state you would happily show any auditor, on any day.
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Manufacturing & Product Quality
- Overseeing inspection, testing, and release of aerospace components and assemblies.
- Controlling nonconforming material.
- Driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) built on real root cause analysis.
- Partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve issues and improve process capability.
Industrialisation
- Leading quality planning for new programmes through FAIR, APQP, and PPAP, so every new part enters production with quality built in rather than inspected in.
Supplier Quality
- Setting supplier quality requirements and performance metrics.
- Running supplier audits and evaluations.
- Following corrective actions through to closure.
- Working with Purchasing and Supply Chain to keep suppliers compliant and risk under control.
Leadership & Team
- Building and mentoring quality capability across the business: inspectors, engineers, shop floor personnel, and management.
- Setting a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Training the team on the standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements that keep us certified.
Customer & Regulatory Interface
- Acting as the primary quality contact for customers, regulatory agencies, and certification bodies.
- Supporting customer audits and quality reviews.
- Closing out complaints, returns, and corrective actions with responses that are timely and effective.
What do we need from you?
- AS9100 is the number one requirement: deep, hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, and leading an AS9100 Quality Management System, including certification and surveillance audits.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience is essential: 5+ years in quality, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent working experience.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and aerospace regulatory requirements, experience with the CAA and EASA.
- Strong understanding of industrialisation requirements (FAIR, APQP, PPAP).
- Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
- Proven ability to lead audits and manage corrective action systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive and resilient mindset with a “can do” attitude.
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Nice to have
- Composites manufacturing experience.
- Exposure to Nadcap and OEM customer-specific quality requirements.
- Experience taking a site through AS9100 certification in a fast-growing business.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 for our automotive work.
Working conditions
- Manufacturing and office environment, based at Factory 1 in Gloucester.
- Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, and audit locations.
- Flexibility to work extended hours when production or audits need it.
Our Values: Uncompromising Excellence
- Discipline over excuses: We commit. We follow through. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standard, especially when the pressure is on.
- Push the edge: iCOMAT was built on a refusal to accept that curved fiber could not be manufactured at scale. We innovate where others hesitate.
- Aligned and accountable: Everyone owns their lane, communicates openly, and delivers without being chased. No silos. No ambiguity.
Why iCOMAT?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme.
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
- Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
- Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.
Ready to be part of something big?
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