Industrial Supplier Compliance Co-ordinator

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Industrial Supplier Compliance Co-ordinator (Open)

Location: Belfast

Hours: 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week

If you have a strong focus on quality, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to driving supplier performance, we would love to hear from you!

We’re looking for an Industrial Supplier Conformity Co-Ordinator to join our Belfast team. In this key role, you’ll oversee supplier quality and compliance, manage non-conformities, and drive improvements with the support of the business that reduce manufacturing risk and strengthen our supply chain.
 

Key tasks/Responsibilities:   

• Monitor & drive performance indicators for his or her sector.
• Suggest improvements to reduce manufacturing risks
• Monitor conformity of purchased items (using incoming inspection results) and follow up on plans to recover non-conformities
• Apply procedures for the delegation of control to suppliers.
• Monitor and optimise entry and exit controls between the suppliers and Thales and ensure they are consistent.
• Monitor return of defective parts to the supplier and monitor the processing of non-conformities with the supplier. Liaise with procurement to obtain the status of returned parts and the processing of their non-conformity in view to consolidating visibility & monitoring progress.
• Consolidate monthly reports to drive improvements.
• Remediation of supplier non-conformities
• Alert to non-conformity detected in incoming inspection/production.
• Ensure the non-conformity with the supplier/subcontractor (tracking the return & handling) is processed within an acceptable timeframe in relation to production requirements.
• Support implementing control measures (traceability, sorting, etc.)
• Participate in supplier performance monitoring and analysis committees.
• Monitor non-conformities, analyse causes and provide feedback.
• Contribute to the consistency of technical files, both internally (production, control,
  etc.) and externally with the supplier/service provider

What you'll do:

• Monitor performance indicators
• Review inspection results and validate First Article Acceptances (FAIs)
• Manage non-conformities: notify, track returns, and oversee corrective actions
• Collaborate across teams and with suppliers to ensure compliance and quality
• Consolidate supplier performance data and support continuous improvement
• Optimise entry/exit controls and supplier quality processes

What you'll bring:

• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or production support
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, Excel
• Ability to influence, problem-solve
• Methodical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Strong ethical mindset, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
• Travel to suppliers off site 25 -50%

Thales Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life insurance
• Stock options (SharingThales) every 2 years
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
• Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops.
• Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work
• Discounts on major retail outlets
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

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This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.  Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.  In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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