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Supply Chain Quality Specialist
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Supply Chain Quality Specialist
£40.00 per hour via Umbrella
Filton based (4 days per week on-site)
Initial contract until 31st December 2026 | 35-hour week
BPSS clearance required
About the Client
Our client, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is looking for an experienced Supply Chain & Quality Specialist to join their team supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Major Modifications programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving supplier quality, industrial maturity, and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.
Working with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll lead APQP deployment, support supplier development initiatives, and coach Supply Chain Quality Managers to deliver world-class quality standards.
The Supply Chain Quality Specialist Role
You'll be responsible for supporting the UK Supply Chain Systems & Equipment organisation by driving supplier quality improvements, APQP deployment, and industrial maturity across complex aerospace programmes. Key responsibilities include:
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- Leading APQP deployment across New Product Introduction, Major Modifications, and Transfer of Work programmes
- Supporting suppliers through continuous improvement and capability development initiatives
- Coaching and mentoring Supply Chain Quality Managers on quality tools and methodologies
- Leading supplier development activities using APQP and Supplier Business Improvement Plans
- Supporting complex supplier quality issues affecting production and delivery
- Driving standardisation of quality processes across the organisation
- Working closely with suppliers to improve quality, delivery performance, and industrial capability
- Facilitating Practical Problem Solving (PPS) activities including 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other structured methodologies
- Supporting industrial maturity assessments and supplier audits
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
We Need You To Have…
- Strong Supply Chain Quality background within manufacturing or aerospace
- Proven APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience
- Experience supporting Transfer of Work or New Product Introduction programmes
- Practical experience using quality methodologies including: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PPS, and Root Cause Analysis
- Experience developing suppliers and driving continuous improvement
- Strong stakeholder management and supplier-facing communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and influence change across multiple teams
- Knowledge of Change Request Industrial Implementation
- Experience coaching or mentoring others on quality processes
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To Be Considered…
Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
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