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Apqp/process improvement specialist

Derby
ALTEN LTD - UK
£60,000 - £90,000 a year
Posted: 2 October
Offer description

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Job Description

Join ALTEN as we support a globally renowned aerospace programme focused on advanced propulsion technologies. This is a unique opportunity to drive
product quality
across complex engineering lifecycles. You will lead and embed
AS9145 compliant APQP practices
from concept through to production—ensuring excellence at every stage of development. Help define the standards for tomorrow's most
innovative aerospace systems
.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead APQP deployment
across internal and supplier teams, supporting New Product Introduction, design changes, and major process updates
* Develop and manage APQP plans
including gate reviews, milestones, and compliance deliverables in line with
AS9145
and customer requirements
* Support or lead the creation and
submission of PPAP documentation
, ensuring accuracy and traceability
* Conduct
DFMEA
and
PFMEA
sessions, support Control Plan development, and drive early risk identification and mitigation strategies
* Collaborate closely with
engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality
teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle
* Coach suppliers
on APQP and PPAP expectations, facilitating readiness reviews and supporting right-first-time quality culture
* Track progress through
APQP metrics and dashboards
, presenting findings to key stakeholders across internal and external reviews
* Promote
continuous improvement
, support lessons learned workshops, and contribute to internal capability development in APQP methodology

You are...

* Passionate about engineering
* result-oriented
* proactive

Qualifications

Skills and Experience Required

* Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality (or equivalent industrial experience)
* Proven expertise in
APQP and PPAP
activities within an
aerospace
or regulated manufacturing environment
* Strong working knowledge of
AS9145
, plus familiarity with
AS9100
,
AS9102
, and supporting standards
* Hands-on experience using
FMEA
,
MSA
,
Control Plans
, and
Capability Studies
* Experience managing or supporting
supplier development
and quality assurance
* Proficient with
APIS IQ
,
Excel
,
Minitab
, or similar planning and analysis tools

Desirable Qualifications

* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
* AS9100 Internal Auditor
certification
* Familiarity with aerospace OEM quality systems such as
SABRe
,
APQP
or
NADCAP
* Background in
product design
,
manufacturing quality
, or
process engineering

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today

In short you get:

* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* A competitive salary
* Private Medical Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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