Transfer of Work Lead

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transfer of Work (ToW) Specialist to support major supply chain transitions for a leading organisation in the Aerospace sector. This role requires an expert who has successfully managed complex ToW projects supplier transitions manufacturing ramp-up/down and cross-site industrial transfers.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on ToW professional with a deep understanding of supply chain operations risk management industrialisation and supplier performance governance. You will act as the central link between engineering procurement quality operations and supplier sites to ensure seamless and compliant transfer of work activities.

Qualifications :

Key Responsibilities

Transfer of Work Leadership

• Lead end-to-end planning execution and governance of Transfer of Work (ToW) activities across suppliers and internal sites.
• Develop and implement detailed ToW plans timelines and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure robust industrial readiness at receiving sites including capability assessments capacity verification and approval milestones.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary interface between supplier sites in Spain and internal UK/EU stakeholders.
• Conduct onsite reviews audits and readiness checks during scheduled visits.
• Manage multi-functional communication streams across engineering operations supply chain and quality.

Industrialisation & Manufacturing Readiness

• Oversee production transfers tooling moves qualification activities and first article inspections (FAI) where necessary.
• Monitor supplier performance during the transition phase ensuring compliance with technical quality and contractual requirements.
• Support process validation documentation transfer and manufacturing approval processes.

Risk Performance & Reporting

• Identify industrial risks and constraints providing mitigation and escalation paths.
• Maintain detailed progress trackers KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Present high-level updates to senior management and cross-functional governance bodies.

Support Continuous Improvement

• Analyse lessons learned and propose improvements to ToW methodologies frameworks and governance models.
• Develop standardised templates and processes to support future industrial transfer activities.

Required Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Transfer of Work within the Aerospace industry.
• Open to occasional presence in Broughton Visits to UK Suppliers.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple ToW projects independently and successfully.
• Strong understanding of:

• Supplier capability assessments
• Manufacturing readiness and industrialisation processes
• Quality standards and compliance (e.g. AS9100 or equivalent)
• Supply chain performance management
• Tooling transfer documentation migration and FAI processes
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across executive operational and supplier levels.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive decisions in fast-moving high-pressure environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a structured process-driven approach.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time