About the Role: Supply Chain Quality Manager – Aerospace Sector
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supply Chain Quality Manager to join a prominent organisation in the aerospace industry. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality components critical to civil aircraft programmes.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Programme and working alongside the Lead Supply Chain and Quality Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Landing Gear Structures suppliers. These suppliers are vital to the delivery of multiple civil aviation projects. The role requires a strong collaborative approach, working across cross-functional teams and maintaining close engagement with procurement operations.
Your contribution will be integral in driving performance, ensuring timely and quality-driven supply, and supporting the broader company objectives for dependable aircraft delivery.
Key Areas of Focus
The Procurement Operations (PO) team is structured around three core pillars:
* Supply Management: Managing supplier performance with a focus on quality, delivery timelines, and cost-effectiveness.
* Supplier Control: Ensuring continuous compliance and airworthiness of delivered parts and components.
* Supplier Development: Identifying potential risks, addressing challenges proactively, and strengthening supplier capabilities to meet future demands.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely and quality delivery of parts to Final Assembly Lines (FALs) and manufacturing plants.
* Partner with suppliers to facilitate ongoing development and performance improvement.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, programme management, customer support, and procurement to ensure end-to-end alignment.
* Navigate a fast-paced, evolving work environment with confidence and adaptability.
* Engage with external stakeholders and gain exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and technologies.
What We’re Looking For
* Solid understanding of industrial processes, ideally within aerospace or a similar sector.
* Genuine interest in supply chain operations and quality assurance.
* Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies and project management principles.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive collaborative outcomes.
* A proactive and curious mindset with a drive for continuous learning and improvement.
* Confident, assertive, and capable of navigating complex supplier relationships.
About us
At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consultancy company with 6000 specialists with over 35 years of experience. We specialise in digital systems (IT, embedded software, electronics and systems engineering) and industrial performance (quality assurance, supply chain, operational excellence and project management).
Our expertise spans various technology sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defence, rail, and energy, while providing distinctive support for their development and operations.