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We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n ALTEN is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to support a major aerospace programme focused on aircraft structural panels and aerostructure components.\nThis is a senior, supplier-facing position requiring extensive aerospace quality experience. You will work closely with suppliers to ensure manufactured components meet demanding quality, engineering and production requirements.\nYou will take ownership of supplier quality issues, investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions to improve supplier performance and ensure consistent product quality.\nLocation: Belfast\nOn Site: Onsite\nClearance: Clearable\nExperience Level: Senior\nKey Responsibilities:\nManage supplier quality activities relating to aircraft structural panels and components.\nWork directly with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.\nInvestigate non-conformances, defects and production deviations.\nLead structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action activities.\nReview and manage NCRs and supplier quality documentation.\nMonitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality and manufacturing processes.\nConduct supplier quality reviews, assessments and audits where required.\nEnsure suppliers meet relevant aerospace quality and engineering standards.\nWork closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Procurement teams.\nSupport First Article Inspection (FAI) and product quality activities.\nDrive continuous improvement and prevent recurring supplier quality issues.\nProvide senior-level technical guidance on complex supplier and manufacturing quality concerns.\n Required Skills:\n10-15+ years of Quality Engineering experience.\nMandatory Aerospace experience needed.\nSignificant experience dealing directly with suppliers and supplier quality issues.\nExperience within aerostructures, aircraft structures, panels or aerospace component manufacturing.\nStrong understanding of aerospace manufacturing and quality processes.\nExperience managing non-conformances, NCRs and corrective actions.\nStrong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies.\nExperience driving supplier performance and quality improvements.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.\nRequired Qualifications:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.\nDesirable Skills:\nAircraft panels or aerostructures experience.\nKnowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 / FAI.\nSupplier auditing or supplier development experience.\nKnowledge of APQP / PPAP within aerospace.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe 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. \nALTEN 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. \nThis 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 Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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