Full-Time

Supply chain quality Specialist

Posted on 9/1/2026

Scalian

Scalian

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

No salary listed

Filton, Bristol, UK

Hybrid

Four days on-site per week in Filton.

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)

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Requirements
  • Proven experience within supply chain quality, supplier quality, or quality engineering in the aerospace industry.
  • Strong understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, First Article Inspection, and Root Cause and Corrective Action/8D methodologies.
  • Experience managing supplier quality issues and corrective action plans.
  • Experience working with supplier concessions and non-conformances.
  • Experience supporting or managing Transfer of Work activities.
  • Experience with Quality Surveillance Review and supplier performance management.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a demanding programme environment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and drive supplier quality performance across assigned suppliers and programmes.
  • Lead and support Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to ensure robust quality planning and readiness.
  • Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action activities for supplier quality issues.
  • Lead and review 8D investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
  • Support and participate in Quality Surveillance Review activities and supplier performance reviews.
  • Conduct and support SARI activities, ensuring supplier compliance with required quality standards and processes.
  • Manage and monitor Transfer of Work activities, ensuring quality requirements are maintained throughout the transfer.
  • Review and support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing and process risks.
  • Manage First Article Inspection requirements and ensure readiness for production.
  • Manage and support the resolution of supplier concessions, ensuring appropriate technical and quality justification.
  • Identify emerging supplier risks and implement appropriate containment and mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor supplier performance, quality trends, recurring issues, and improvement actions.
  • Work closely with suppliers to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide clear quality status updates, risks, and recovery plans to programme and stakeholder teams.
  • Facilitate effective communication between suppliers and internal functions, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Programme Management, and Quality.
  • Maintain appropriate quality records, action trackers, and performance data.
  • Support supplier escalation and recovery activities where required.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and company procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience within an Airbus or similar major aerospace original equipment manufacturer environment.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
  • Experience with SARI or equivalent supplier assessment/audit processes.
  • Experience working across complex aerospace manufacturing supply chains.
  • Formal quality or engineering qualification.
  • Experience in supplier recovery or intervention programmes.

Scalian Group provides engineering and consulting services to multiple industries, with a focus on AI, avionics, and information systems security. It helps clients by offering tailored solutions built from consulting, managed security services, and software offerings. The company works by combining advisory work, implementation support, and ongoing security and software management to meet each client’s specific needs. What sets Scalian apart is its emphasis on an agile approach and its deep, industry-specific expertise in aerospace and security, enabling rapid adaptation and high-performance results for global industrial leaders. The company aims to deliver precise, reliable solutions that improve performance, security, and efficiency for its clients.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$612.7M

Headquarters

Labège, France

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Scalian plans 1,350 hires in 2026, including 750 outside France.
  • William Rozé started September 15, 2025, launching a redesigned operating model.
  • Scalian opened Milan on April 27, 2026, and Seville on April 8, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Wendel targets €700 million organic revenue by 2030; execution pressure is high.
  • Aerospace, defense, and nuclear concentration exposes Scalian to contract delays and budget freezes.
  • Mannarino integration and rapid hiring can erode margins if senior engineers leave.

What makes Scalian unique

  • Scalian combines critical software, systems engineering, and operational performance across 12 countries.
  • Its Mannarino acquisition deepens certified avionics, drones, and electric aircraft engineering.
  • Scalian’s 2026 AI chair with École des ponts anchors industrial AI credibility.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Scalian
Sep 16th, 2025
Appointment of William Rozé as CEO of Scalian Group

Scalian Group is delighted to announce the appointment of William Rozé as the CEO of Scalian Group, as of September 15th, 2025.

Scalian
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian buys Mannarino and strengthen presence in America

Scalian is proud to announce the acquisition of the Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software (critical systems and software engineering).

Newswire
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian Acquires Mannarino Systems & Software

SCALIAN has acquired Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software Inc., which specializes in avionics for electric aircraft and drones. This acquisition aligns with SCALIAN's strategy to expand internationally and focus on safety-critical systems and software engineering. Mannarino's expertise in hardware and software design, along with its ARINC 653 compliant Real-Time Operating System (M-RTOS), will enhance SCALIAN's capabilities in avionics engineering and support sustainable aeronautics.

GlobeNewswire
Jul 27th, 2023
Wendel: Wendel Completes The Acquisition Of Scalian, A Leading European Consulting Firm In Digital Transformation, Project Management And Operational Performance

English FrenchPRESS RELEASE - JULY 27, 2023Wendel completes the acquisition of Scalian, a leading European consulting firm in digital transformation, project management and operational performanceWendel (Euronext: MF.FP) has completed the acquisition of Scalian from Cobepa. Wendel invested €557 million of equity, i.e. an Enterprise Value of c. 965 M€. Wendel holds a 82% interest in Scalian, alongside management of the company.Founded in 1989, Scalian is ranked among France's Top 10 engineering consulting firms, is also active internationally, providing industrial project management services for issues pertaining to supply chain (costs, quality, deadlines, performance), digital engineering from architecture to embedded digital systems development and system applications, big data and AI. Scalian also addresses optimization and performance of projects and organizations, as well as providing digital transformation support for industry and service sector leaders.The group expects to reach c

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Oct 7th, 2022
Scalian consolidates its consulting business with the acquisition of OneFirst - Scalian

OneFirst, specialized in digital transformation, joins Scalian.

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