Our Global Space and Defence client is looking for a Supply Chain Quality Manager to join them on a contract basis until the end of 2026, with potential for extension. Role - 2905 - 1 Supply Chain Quality Manager Location - Stevenage Hours - 37/ week, Monday to Friday, core hours 7-7. Contract until end of 2026, with potential for extension. Hourly Rate - £34.78, via Umbrella Clearance - BPSS Responsibilities Ensure on Quality, on Time deliveries to protect business operations: Manage milestones, product life cycle reviews Coordinate deliveries with internal and external stakeholders. Manage the equipment supplier(s) and ensure contract execution. Ensure On Time On Quality and On Cost (OQOTOC) performance. In a recurring phase, the SCQM will lead the progress meetings, gate reviews (KO, MRR, TRR, TRB/DRB), changes, deviations and waivers processes, non-conformities, etc In a development phase, the SCQM will be a key support to the Development Responsible to bring key knowledge of industrial manufacturing needs, constraints and supplier maturity. Perform an effective control of supplier activities, securing a close understanding of supplier overall situation and scope. Manage relevant stakeholders in respect to their supplier, both internally and externally Protect production through correcting, improving and developing suppliers delivery and quality performance, including related follow up of action plans Manage corrective action plans to avoid re-occurrences and therefore reduce the number of deviations and concessions Monitor, control and drive progress, Identify and Mitigate risks and opportunities. Monitor and control supplier performance, define and lead/monitor recovery and improvement actions when needed. Define product, supplier, site, qualification, inspection and surveillance plan with all relevant contributors Verify compliance to applicable requirements, secure industrial Maturity (supplier capability and capacity) with product /supplier audit, inspection, assessment. Use the following tool and methods: (APQP, Control Plan, Product Quality Issue Resolution and Management, Quality Gates End-to-End, Process Capability and Statistical Process Control, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, IPCA, CCP's, Transfer of Work) Contribute to the deployment of Supply Chain and Quality standards, methods and tools Contribute to VRB and represent SCQM in various forums (e.g. SED, TEB, MFT) Contribute to Sub-Commodity strategy through active participation to MFTs, including supplier selection, contract set up and supplier development needs Skill Set Essential Engineering or master's degree in related field Background in Procurement, Quality, Programmes/Projects, Production/AIT, or Engineering Project Management skills Leadership skillsets Knowledge of Space Systems and processes around satellite equipment development / production are a plus Capacity to work both in teams and autonomously Strong negotiation and communication skills English: negotiation level; additional language may be required depending on location (Germany, France, UK, Spain) The job holder must be able to accommodate a reasonable amount of travel for business needs (typically once or twice a month).