Supplier Quality Improvement Lead

3 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Thales Full time

Location: United Kingdom

In rapidly evolving industries, 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 devise groundbreaking solutions across various sectors including aerospace, transportation, defense, security, and space, shaping a better future.

We provide remarkable opportunities for dedicated employees to enhance their skills and advance their careers with us. At Thales UK, we engage in research, development, and provision of technology and services that significantly influence the lives of millions daily, enhancing safety and quality of life. We innovate across five primary sectors: 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 - Fixed Term Contract

Our supply chain is a vital component of our operations, significantly impacting product quality, delivery efficiency, and market competitiveness. 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 suppliers, applying lessons learned for the mutual improvement of both parties.
  • Identify opportunities for collaborative innovation and co-development, leveraging the strengths of both parties for shared benefits.
  • Assist Thales Group initiatives during supplier crisis management situations.

Key Relationships:

  • Collaborate with members of the Supplier Operations team, including Supplier Development Managers and Supplier Quality Assurance Managers.
  • Engage internally with all departments, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Security, HR, and Project Management.
  • Interact with suppliers and customers.
  • Connect with the Thales Group Supplier Performance Management Global network.

Essential Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Capability to collaborate closely with others 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, with the ability to address issues at both executive and operational levels.
  • Solid business acumen, with expertise in supply chain, operations management, logistics, and manufacturing.
  • Facilitation skills within both supplier and Thales entities.
  • Knowledge of business and operational planning methodologies such as MRPII, S&OP, and Capacity Management.

Required Experience:

  • Proven track record in managing performance enhancement projects, preferably within the Defence, Aerospace, Security, and Transport sectors.
  • Understanding of Quality Management principles and systems.
  • Experience in supply chain engineering within low to medium volume environments, including light mechanical or electro-mechanical production.
  • 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 knowledge of processes including machining, assembly (mechanical and electronic), and testing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and produce high-quality documentation for projects and external use.
  • Experience working in ISO9001/AS9100 environments.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Business acumen with an understanding of organizational models, markets, and technologies.
  • Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and management.
  • Practical problem-solving skills and techniques, including 8D, DMAIC, and PDCA.
  • Understanding of Lean and Flow Management principles.

Qualifications:

  • MCIPS/EIPM certification.

Desirable:

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

At Thales, we offer CAREERS, not just jobs. With a workforce of 80,000 employees across 68 countries, our mobility policy allows thousands of employees each year to grow their careers at home and abroad, whether in their current fields or by exploring new areas. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter approach to work.

Thales UK is dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will make reasonable adjustments and provide support to ensure that neuro-diverse candidates or those with disabilities or long-term conditions can perform at their best during the recruitment process.

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