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
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