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Process and Compliance Lead

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Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Process and Compliance Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £55,000

Do you have a strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D?

Are you a certified Lead Auditor with experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Process and Compliance Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

Supporting the successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D recertification audit by assessing current quality management systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance across all business processes
Drive audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities within a dynamic defence engineering environment
Conduct detailed gap analysis between existing processes and AS9100 Rev D requirements
Produce structured reports highlighting non-compliance areas and prioritised corrective actions
Ensure all documentation and quality records meet regulatory and organisational standards
Develop and deliver internal audit schedules covering product, process, and management systems
Create audit checklists aligned to AS9100 requirements
Conduct audits through interviews, documentation reviews, and on-site observations
Evaluate effectiveness and compliance of systems and processes
Raise, manage, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Lead root cause analysis activities using recognised methodologies
Define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Work collaboratively with process owners and operational teams to resolve findings
Provide guidance on compliance requirements and quality standards
Facilitate discussions to support implementation of improvements
Monitor and report progress against audit readiness plans
Present audit status, risks, and improvement activities to senior management
Support external audit preparation and execution
Contribute to ongoing quality improvements across manufacturing and engineering processes
Support development and refinement of inspection, testing, and evaluation methods

Your skillset may include:

Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D
Certified Lead Auditor with experience in a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment
Proven experience in:
Internal and external auditing.
Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Root Cause Analysis and CAPA methodologies.
Non-Conformance Management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
Experience within the aerospace, defence, or complex engineering sectors
Previous involvement in AS9100 certification or recertification programmes

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Process and Compliance Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £55,000

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

Reference: 225384314

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Process and Compliance Lead

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Process and Compliance Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £55,000

Do you have a strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D?

Are you a certified Lead Auditor with experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Process and Compliance Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

Supporting the successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D recertification audit by assessing current quality management systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance across all business processes
Drive audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities within a dynamic defence engineering environment
Conduct detailed gap analysis between existing processes and AS9100 Rev D requirements
Produce structured reports highlighting non-compliance areas and prioritised corrective actions
Ensure all documentation and quality records meet regulatory and organisational standards
Develop and deliver internal audit schedules covering product, process, and management systems
Create audit checklists aligned to AS9100 requirements
Conduct audits through interviews, documentation reviews, and on-site observations
Evaluate effectiveness and compliance of systems and processes
Raise, manage, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Lead root cause analysis activities using recognised methodologies
Define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Work collaboratively with process owners and operational teams to resolve findings
Provide guidance on compliance requirements and quality standards
Facilitate discussions to support implementation of improvements
Monitor and report progress against audit readiness plans
Present audit status, risks, and improvement activities to senior management
Support external audit preparation and execution
Contribute to ongoing quality improvements across manufacturing and engineering processes
Support development and refinement of inspection, testing, and evaluation methods

Your skillset may include:

Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D
Certified Lead Auditor with experience in a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment
Proven experience in:
Internal and external auditing.
Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Root Cause Analysis and CAPA methodologies.
Non-Conformance Management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
Experience within the aerospace, defence, or complex engineering sectors
Previous involvement in AS9100 certification or recertification programmes

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Process and Compliance Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £55,000

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission
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