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Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

Supply Chain Quality Specialist

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFilton, Bristol, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

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 Reviews 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.

About the Company

Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

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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