Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Airbus; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the aerospace sector is seeking a Supply Chain and Quality Manager to ensure operational excellence at Rolls Royce in Derby. This role involves monitoring supplier performance, leading quality management initiatives, and managing risks. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain, quality, and manufacturing, with strong stakeholder communication skills. Join a collaborative team and support world-class aerospace projects while taking your career to new heights.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Development exposure to high-impact projects

Streamlined interview process

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and quality, ideally within aerospace or automotive.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data analysis and reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead non-conformity eradication and corrective actions.
• Identify and assess risks, developing and executing mitigation plans.

Skills

Supply chain management

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Job description

Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Location: Onsite at Rolls Royce (working for Airbus), Derby, DE24 9GJ

Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am - 7pm)

Pay: £30.64/hr (PAYE) or £41.00/hr (Umbrella)

Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

About the Role

Join Guidant Global as a Supply Chain and Quality Manager, working onsite at the prestigious Rolls Royce facility in Derby for Airbus. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence across supply chain and quality management, supporting world‑class aerospace projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supply Chain Management

• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
• Analyse load and capacity to ensure readiness and resilience
• Manage supply chain intelligence and support work transfers
• Oversee design change industrialisation

Quality Management

• Lead non‑conformity eradication and corrective actions (Events / SARI / QSR / Concessions)
• Implement and manage APQP and quality improvement plans (SQIP)
• Champion a culture of prevention and quality excellence

Risk Management

• Identify and assess risks, developing and executing mitigation plans
• Ensure robust governance and compliance with safety and quality standards

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Airbus, Rolls Royce, and the wider supply chain
• Communicate proactively and efficiently, ensuring clarity and alignment

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and quality – ideally within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or automotive sectors
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Industrial background and understanding of safety and quality topics
• Data analysis and reporting capability
• Practical problem‑solving and crisis management skills
• Project management experience is a plus

Experience is valued over formal qualifications for this role.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the heart of the UK’s aerospace sector, supporting iconic brands
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture
• Develop your skills with exposure to complex, high‑impact projects
• Benefit from a streamlined, one‑stage interview process

Additional Information

• No travel required
• No health and safety risks identified
• Open to candidates from diverse backgrounds – Guidant Global is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace with Guidant Global.