Supply Chain Quality Manager Location: Filton, Bristol (minimum 60% onsite) Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 (possible extension) Pay Rate: £37.02 per hour (Umbrella) £27.68 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 35 hours per week (capped at 35) IR35: Inside IR35 The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Quality Manager to join a major aerospace programme on a long-term contract basis. This role sits within a complex, regulated manufacturing environment and is heavily focused on supplier quality, delivery performance and risk management, rather than pure supply chain activity. The position is customer-facing, requiring strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across engineering, procurement and manufacturing functions. Key Responsibilities Managing supplier quality and delivery performance across development and serial production phases Implementing supplier surveillance strategies and quality plans Ensuring on-time and on-quality delivery of parts and services Leading supplier compliance, maturity and performance reviews Managing non-conformances, concessions and quality surveys Conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PPS methodologies) Supporting supplier development, recovery and transfer-of-work activities Escalating risks, reporting performance, and protecting manufacturing operations from supply disruption Supporting internal and external audits, including regulatory activities Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in Supply Chain Quality Management within an engineering or manufacturing environment Strong background in supplier quality assurance and supplier performance management Experience dealing directly with suppliers and internal customers Solid knowledge of problem-solving and root cause methodologies (e.g. 8D, 9S, PPS, Ishikawa, 5 Why) Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills Experience with transfer of work activities is highly desirable If this role is of interest and aligns with your experience, please apply with your latest CV.