Morson are working with a leading aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a Supply Chain Quality Manager role based in Stevenage.Responsibilities Ensure on Quality, on Time deliveries to protect business operations:Manage milestones, product life cycle reviewsCoordinate deliveries with internal and external stakeholders.Manage the equipment supplier(s) and ensure contract execution.Ensure On Time On Quality and On Cost (OQOTOC) performance.In a recurring phase, the SCQM will lead the progress meetings, gate reviews (KO, MRR, TRR, TRB/DRB), changes, deviations and waivers processes, non-conformities, etcIn a development phase, the SCQM will be a key support to the Development Responsible to bring key knowledge of industrial manufacturing needs, constraints and supplier maturity.Perform an effective control of supplier activities, securing a close understanding of supplier overall situation and scope.Manage relevant stakeholders in respect to their supplier, both internally (Programme line project team, technical authorities, engineering, Product Assurance, Supply Chain, ...) and externallyManage and perform some of the product assurance aspects with the supplier in relation with the Product assurance teamProtect production through correcting, improving and developing suppliers delivery and quality performance, including related follow up of action plansManage corrective action plans to avoid re-occurrences and therefore reduce the number of deviations and concessionsMonitor, control and drive progress, Identify and Mitigate risks and opportunities, communicate status and plans, escalate where relevantMonitor and control supplier performance, define and lead/monitor recovery and improvement actions when needed, on living programs and in preparation of the future onesDefine product, supplier, site, qualification, inspection and surveillance plan with all relevant contributorsVerify compliance to applicable requirements, secure industrial Maturity (supplier capability and capacity) with product /supplier audit, inspection, assessment. Use the following tool and methods: (APQP, Control Plan, Product Quality Issue Resolution and Management, Quality Gates End-to-End , Process Capability and Statistical Process Control, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, IPCA, CCP's, Transfer of Work)Contribute to the deployment of Supply Chain and Quality standards, methods and toolsContribute to VRB and represent SCQM in various forums (e.g. SED, TEB, MFT)Contribute to Sub-Commodity strategy through active participation to MFTs, including supplier selection, contract set up and supplier development needsLive the values and be a role model for Ethics and Compliance in day to day relationship with supplier Skill Set Engineering or master's degree in related fieldBackground in Procurement, Quality, Programmes/Projects, Production/AIT, or EngineeringProject Management skillsLeadership skillsKnowledge of Space Systems and processes around satellite equipment development / production are a plusCapacity to work both in teams and autonomouslyStrong negotiation and communication skillsEnglish: negotiation level additional language may be required depending on location (Germany, France, UK, Spain)This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.The job holder must be able to accommodate a reasonable amount of travel for business needs (typically once or twice a month). If you are interested in applying for the role please submit an up to date CV.JBRP1_UKTJ