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Supplier Quality Improvement Lead

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Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

In rapidly evolving markets, clients globally depend on Thales. Thales is an organization where exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds unite to exchange ideas and motivate one another. Our architects design groundbreaking solutions across various sectors including aerospace, transportation, defense, security, and space, making future possibilities a reality.

Together, we provide remarkable opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance their careers with us. At Thales UK, we engage in research, development, and provision of technology and services that enhance the lives of millions daily, ensuring safety and improvement in quality of life. We innovate across five key industries: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being are important to us, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs, whether that involves part-time hours, job sharing, remote work, or adjustable start and finish times. We strive to support a working pattern that aligns with your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals.

Primary Objective of the Role - (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Our supply chain is a vital and integral component of our operations, significantly impacting product quality, delivery efficiency, and competitive edge. Consequently, we are continuously seeking ways to enhance its performance and compliance across our business portfolio.

The Supplier Quality Improvement Lead will:

  • Collaborate with key suppliers to enhance their quality management systems, production methodologies, and capabilities.
  • Oversee supplier quality and delivery performance utilizing continuous improvement strategies, performance assessments, Supplier Performance Tools, Risk & Opportunity Management, and other action plans.
  • Serve as a liaison to enhance the overall operational relationship between Thales and the Supplier, leveraging lessons learned for the mutual improvement of both parties.
  • Identify opportunities for collaborative innovation, co-design, and development, utilizing the respective strengths of both parties for shared benefits.
  • Assist Thales Group initiatives during supplier crisis management situations.

Key Relationships:

  • Collaborate with other members of the Supplier Operations team, including Supplier Development Managers and Supplier Quality Assurance Managers.
  • Engage internally with all functions such as Procurement, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Security, HR, and Project Management.
  • Interact with Suppliers and Customers.
  • Connect with the Thales Group SPM Global network.

Required Skills:

Essential:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Effective project management, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Risk and Opportunity Management, including the development of robust mitigation strategies.
  • Relationship Management skills, capable of addressing issues at both executive and operational levels.
  • Solid business acumen, with knowledge in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
  • Facilitation skills within Supplier and Thales entities.
  • Understanding of business and operational planning methodologies such as MRPII, S&OP, and Capacity Management.

Experience:

Essential:

  • Proven track record in managing performance enhancement projects, preferably within Defence, Aerospace, Security, and Transport sectors.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management principles and systems.
  • Experience in supply chain engineering within a low to medium volume environment, particularly in light mechanical or electro-mechanical production settings.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and practical application of lean manufacturing principles.
  • Experience in operational management, manufacturing, and ERP systems, including routings, BOMs, Concessions, and Change Requests.
  • Broad process knowledge encompassing machining, assembly (mechanical and electronic), and testing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and produce high-quality documentation for project and external purposes.
  • Experience working in ISO9001/AS9100 environments.

Desirable:

  • Business acumen with awareness of organizational models, markets, and technologies.
  • Proven history of stakeholder engagement and management.
  • Understanding of practical problem-solving techniques including 8D, DMAIC, and PDCA.
  • Knowledge of Lean and Flow Management principles.

Qualifications:

Essential:

  • MCIPS/EIPM certification.

Desirable:

  • Engineering Degree or equivalent, with specialized knowledge in engineering disciplines such as Hardware, Software, or Quality.

In alignment with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be required to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for a specified period. Some positions may necessitate full Security Clearance, which may require additional documentation. For further details regarding the evidence required for Baseline and Security Clearance, please refer to the relevant agency.

At Thales, we offer CAREERS, not just jobs. With a workforce of 80,000 employees across 68 countries, our mobility policy allows numerous employees each year to advance their careers domestically and internationally, whether in their current fields or by exploring new areas. We believe that embracing flexibility is a more intelligent approach to work.

Thales UK is dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer reasonable adjustments and support to ensure that neuro-diverse candidates or those with disabilities or long-term conditions can perform at their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment or if you require this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact the appropriate team.

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