Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing (SCQM)

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing (SCQM) Engineer to join our team in Broughton to support Transfer of Work activities and New Product Introduction (NPI) within a highperformance manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured qualitydriven setting and can confidently manage crossfunctional coordination risk assessments and quality governance throughout the industrialisation process.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: 3x on site
• Clearance: Not required 
• Experience Level: Mid - Senior 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate Transfer of Work (ToW) activities ensuring all quality requirements are met throughout the transition.
• Provide NPI quality support including readiness reviews risk identification and qualification activities.
• Conduct quality assessments gap analyses and compliance checks against internal and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with engineering operations and supply chain quality teams to maintain alignment across all industrialisation phases.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation such as plans risk logs verification records and reports.
• Monitor supplier performance and assist with issue resolution when required.
• Ensure all activities follow established quality processes and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Strong background in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Experience supporting Transfer of Work industrial transitions or production rampups.
• Solid understanding of NPI processes including risk management and qualification steps.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation quality standards and engineering requirements.
• Confident working crossfunctionally and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Willingness to work onsite in Broughton for 3 days per week.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA APQP PPAP or similar methodologies.
• Experience supporting supply chain quality or supplier development activities.
• Strong problemsolving mindset with the ability to drive rootcause analysis and corrective actions.
• Understanding of production readiness reviews maturity gates or industrialisation frameworks.
• Excellent documentation reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong alignment with wider teams.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time