Supply Chain Quality Specialist Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (extension possible) Working Pattern: 35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour Umbrella / £29.89 per hour PAYE 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 If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.