APQPProcess Improvement Specialist

Join ALTEN as we support a globally renowned aerospace programme focused on advanced propulsion technologies. This is a unique opportunity to drive product quality across complex engineering lifecycles. You will lead and embed AS9145 compliant APQP practices from concept through to productionensuring excellence at every stage of development. Help define the standards for tomorrows most innovative aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead APQP deployment across internal and supplier teams supporting New Product Introduction design changes and major process updates
• Develop and manage APQP plans including gate reviews milestones and compliance deliverables in line with AS9145 and customer requirements
• Support or lead the creation and submission of PPAP documentation ensuring accuracy and traceability
• Conduct DFMEA and PFMEA sessions support Control Plan development and drive early risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate closely with engineering manufacturing supply chain and quality teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle
• Coach suppliers on APQP and PPAP expectations facilitating readiness reviews and supporting right-first-time quality culture
• Track progress through APQP metrics and dashboards presenting findings to key stakeholders across internal and external reviews
• Promote continuous improvement support lessons learned workshops and contribute to internal capability development in APQP methodology

You are... 

• Passionate about engineering 
• result-oriented 
• proactive

Qualifications :

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree-qualified in Engineering Manufacturing or Quality (or equivalent industrial experience)
• Proven expertise in APQP and PPAP activities within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of AS9145 plus familiarity with AS9100 AS9102 and supporting standards
• Hands-on experience using FMEA MSA Control Plans and Capability Studies
• Experience managing or supporting supplier development and quality assurance
• Proficient with APIS IQ Excel Minitab or similar planning and analysis tools

Desirable Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• AS9100 Internal Auditor certification
• Familiarity with aerospace OEM quality systems such as SABRe APQP or NADCAP
• Background in product design manufacturing quality or process engineering

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs mentoring programs internal universities and more we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. Were here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time