Transfer of Work Lead

Scalian; Broughton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering consulting firm in the UK is searching for a Senior Transfer of Work (ToW) Specialist to lead critical supply chain transitions in the Aerospace sector. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including independently managing ToW projects and possessing strong skills in supplier capability assessments, manufacturing readiness, and risk management. This role involves substantial interaction with stakeholders and requires a hands-on approach to ensure successful project execution and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Transfer of Work within the Aerospace industry.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple ToW projects independently.
• Strong understanding of supplier capability assessments and manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of ToW activities.
• Develop and implement detailed ToW plans, timelines, and risk strategies.
• Act as primary interface between supplier sites and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Transfer of Work management

Supply chain operations

Risk management

Supplier performance governance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transfer of Work (ToW) Specialist to support major supply chain transitions for a leading organisation in the Aerospace sector. This role requires an expert who has successfully managed complex ToW projects, supplier transitions, manufacturing ramp-up/down, and cross-site industrial transfers.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on ToW professional with a deep understanding of supply chain operations, risk management, industrialisation, and supplier performance governance. You will act as the central link between engineering, procurement, quality, operations, and supplier sites to ensure seamless and compliant transfer of work activities.

Company Description

At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 5,500 specialists and over 35 years of experience. We are specialized in Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management) and Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering).

Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Transfer of Work Leadership

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of Transfer of Work (ToW) activities across suppliers and internal sites.
• Develop and implement detailed ToW plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure robust industrial readiness at receiving sites, including capability assessments, capacity verification, and approval milestones.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary interface between supplier sites in Spain and internal UK/EU stakeholders.
• Conduct onsite reviews, audits, and readiness checks during scheduled visits.
• Manage multi-functional communication streams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.

Industrialisation & Manufacturing Readiness

• Oversee production transfers, tooling moves, qualification activities, and first article inspections (FAI) where necessary.
• Monitor supplier performance during the transition phase, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Support process validation, documentation transfer, and manufacturing approval processes.

Risk, Performance & Reporting

• Identify industrial risks and constraints, providing mitigation and escalation paths.
• Maintain detailed progress trackers, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Present high-level updates to senior management and cross-functional governance bodies.

Support Continuous Improvement

• Analyse lessons learned and propose improvements to ToW methodologies, frameworks, and governance models.
• Develop standardised templates and processes to support future industrial transfer activities.

Required Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Transfer of Work within the Aerospace industry.
• Open to occasional presence in Broughton + Visits to UK Suppliers.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple ToW projects independently and successfully.
• Strong understanding of:

• Supplier capability assessments
• Manufacturing readiness and industrialisation processes
• Quality standards and compliance (e.g., AS9100 or equivalent)
• Supply chain performance management