Working Pattern: 35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern
Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Quality Specialist to support their UK Systems & Equipment organisation, with a strong focus on quality, supplier development and industrial maturity. This is a highly autonomous role suited to someone confident working across a complex supply chain environment, influencing stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.
The role is quality-led rather than pure supply chain, with significant exposure to suppliers and operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
APQP & New Product Introduction
* Lead APQP deployment across New Product Introduction, Major Modifications and Transfers of Work
* Ensure industrial maturity across end-to-end processes
* Act as APQP lead for product changes across Structures, Systems and Fuel Equipment
Supplier Quality & Development
* Coach and upskill the Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM) community
* Support suppliers through continuous improvement and Supplier Business Improvement Plans
* Act as focal point for supplier APQP self‑assessments and improvement actions
Quality Tools & Methodologies
* Drive standardisation of quality tools and ways of working
* Facilitate and support robust problem‑solving using PPS methodologies
* (e.g. 8D, 9S, Ishikawa, 5 Whys)
Operational Support
* Support complex supplier quality issues impacting production and delivery
* Contribute to corporate and industrial maturity assessments
* Work closely with internal quality and programme teams
Essential Experience & Skills
* Strong background in Supply Chain Quality, not pure supply chain
* Proven APQP leadership experience
* Experience supporting Transfers of Work and industrial implementation
* Solid knowledge of quality tools, techniques and methodologies
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to work autonomously and proactively drive change
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