Quality Non Conformance Manager

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. 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.

Our 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.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Quality Non Conformance Manager to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme in Belfast. This position offers the opportunity to work within a complex aeronautical environment, ensuring product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain and manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will join an established Supply Chain Management (SCM) Execution team and play a key role in supporting quality activities, supplier performance, and non-conformance management during a period of increased operational demand.

• Location: Belfast
• On Site: Fully onsite 
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Quality Conformance activities within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Provide guidance and coordinate activities across Product Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams.
• Manage and drive resolution of non-conforming products through robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) and Corrective Action Board (CAB) activities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, procedures, and standards.
• Analyse quality performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and maintain First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), inspection plans, and quality delegation plans.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Plan, support, and carry out internal and supplier audits.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and support continuous improvement programmes.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to both internal teams and external partners.
• Support structured problem-solving activities, including 8D investigations, PFMEA reviews, and Control Plan development.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Previous aeronautical/aerospace industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong background in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Conformance Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing product non-conformities and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of MRB, quality auditing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyse quality data and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience working within highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of aerospace supply chain quality processes.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and AS9100 standards.
• Experience supporting supplier quality activities.
• Understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience using aerospace quality management systems and digital quality tools.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

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

At ALTEN, you’ll 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 Gov.UK. 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.