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Supply Chain Quality Manager

The Supply Chain Quality Manager will act as the primary operational interface with suppliers, building strong partnerships and ensuring on-time, on-quality, and on-cost performance. Responsibilities include managing supplier milestones, leading progress meetings, and driving improvement actions. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to support development and industrialisation phases, with a focus on aerospace and space systems.

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Belcan

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid Permanent

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

This role involves leading or contributing to the design and development of mechanical hardware for cutting-edge flight simulators. You will work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, safety-critical solutions that support aviation training and innovation.

Morson Edge

Lowfield Heath, West Sussex, RH11 0PQ, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa On-site Contract

Structural Design Engineer – CATIA V5 – Aerospace Wings

This role involves designing and developing moveable wing components for the Airbus A320 family, focusing on leading edge and trailing edge systems. You will work closely with stress, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality structural solutions and meet aerospace standards and deadlines.

PWHytek Ltd

Belgium

£55,000 – £65,000 pa On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Engineer

This role involves leading and managing technical development projects, providing strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The Principal Engineer will work closely with internal and external teams, drive project milestones, and contribute to the growth of engineering capabilities within a highly regulated industry.

Platform Recruitment

Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £50,000 pa Hybrid Permanent

Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

This role involves supporting APQP activities, managing PPAP documentation, and working closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure zero defects in new and existing aerospace programmes. The Quality Engineer will also investigate non-conformances, support audits, and embed customer requirements in manufacturing processes.

THOMAS Professional

Montpellier, Gloucestershire, GL50 1SD, United Kingdom

£43,500 pa On-site Permanent Shift-work Clearance Required

Rumbling / Vibratory Machine Operator

This role involves operating rumbling and vibratory finishing equipment, preparing and inspecting metallic surfaces, and ensuring quality and safety standards in a high-spec aerospace manufacturing plant. The work is hands-on and critical, directly contributing to the production of safety-critical components.

Syntech Recruitment

Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom

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