Aerospace Quality and Supply Chain Engineer

ALTEN; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Job summary

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions across aerospace, defence, automotive, and more. We seek a Quality and Supply Chain Engineer to support supplier quality, logistics performance, and operational excellence at our Broughton site.

The role focuses on driving non-conformance resolution, supplier audits, risk mitigation, and KPI monitoring within a complex manufacturing supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, defence, automotive or similarly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and industry quality standards.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and development activities.
• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience leading corrective actions and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support supplier quality and logistics performance to ensure compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct operational audits, supplier assessments, and surveillance activities to verify compliance and performance standards.
• Manage and track quality incidents, non-conformities, and improvement actions through to closure.
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse risks and implement mitigation plans to minimise disruptions.
• Monitor and report on quality and operational KPIs to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics teams to drive improvements.
• Support deployment of quality standards, procedures, and best practices across the organisation.
• Promote awareness of quality requirements and operational excellence within supplier and internal teams.
• Capture and share lessons learned and improvement opportunities across the business.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Audits & Assessments

Quality Management Systems

Lean / Six Sigma

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Aerospace Quality and Supply Chain Engineer

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

We are seeking an experienced Quality and Supply Chain Engineer in Broughton to support quality assurance and operational performance within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, logistics providers, quality teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and manage risks across the supply chain.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support supplier quality and logistics performance to ensure compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct operational audits, supplier assessments, and surveillance activities to verify compliance and performance standards.
• Manage and track quality incidents, non-conformities, and improvement actions through to closure.
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse risks and implement mitigation plans to minimise operational and quality-related disruptions.
• Monitor and report on quality and operational KPIs, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics teams to drive performance improvements.
• Support the deployment of quality standards, procedures, and best practices across the organisation.
• Promote awareness of quality requirements and operational excellence within supplier and internal teams.
• Ensure lessons learned and improvement opportunities are captured and shared across the business.

Required Skills

• Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of non-conformance management and corrective action processes.
• Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, or similar techniques.
• Experience conducting audits, supplier assessments, or operational reviews.
• Ability to analyse performance data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience within aerospace, manufacturing, defence, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and industry quality standards.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and supplier development activities.
• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience leading corrective action plans and improvement projects.
• Understanding of risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working in an international or multicultural business environment.
• Professional quality qualification or certification would be advantageous.

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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