Three-year outside-IR35 engagement to design and implement an aerospace-grade QMS for engineering. Delivered staged AS9100 approval, strengthened internal audit programme, and improved problem-solving maturity.

• Role: Lead Quality Consultant
• Scope: Engineering design & project management
• Outcomes: Successful AS9100 approval, roadmap for Phase 2 (assembly & test)

Introduced an 8D operating model aligned with AS13000, supported by job aids and coaching to drive cause validation and robust verification.

Mapped key value streams, introduced COPQ tracking, and established standard work to improve throughput and quality.