Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace

Company Description

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!

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Quality Engineer, you will join our Broughton team to support our activities within the aerospace manufacturing sector.

You will take ownership of supply chain quality performance, ensuring continuity of production through effective supplier management and non-conformance resolution. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will drive improvements, manage recovery actions, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities in a fast-paced environment.

• Location: Broughton (North Wales)
• On Site: 3 days per week on- site
• Clearance: BPSS required 
• Experience Level: Junior to Mid-level (3-5 years)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supply chain quality management activities to ensure continuous delivery and build sustainability
• Identify and report quality issues, perform root cause analysis with suppliers, and track non-conformities
• Support regular supplier reviews and drive recovery plans to closure
• Conduct quality inspections and reviews at supplier sites (UK, EU, and US travel required)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure quality standards are embedded from early stages
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve supplier performance and manufacturing outcomes

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience in supply chain quality or manufacturing quality engineering
• Strong understanding of non-conformance management and recovery planning
• Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa)
• Knowledge of quality management systems and project management fundamentals
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage suppliers effectively
• Dynamic, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or a similar regulated industry
• Experience working with suppliers in a quality or manufacturing environment

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with Airbus or a Tier 1 aerospace supplier
• Knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• Familiarity with NPI (New Product Introduction) processes
• Understanding of international supply chains and supplier audits

Additional Information

Why join us? 

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.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• 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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