Quality Management Consultant
18 hours ago
Birmingham
About SMMT Industry Forum At SMMT Industry Forum, we partner with organisations of all sizes to deliver complex, transformational change. Our consultants work closely with clients—often embedded within leadership teams—to solve critical challenges and drive lasting impact. We pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted relationships and only delivering work that truly adds value. That’s why we’re committed to hiring exceptional people who share our passion for quality, integrity, and results. The Role: Quality Management Consultant SMMT Industry Forum is seeking a dynamic and experienced Aerospace Quality Management Consultant/Trainer with a broad skill set and a drive to accelerate their career while contributing to the growth of our business. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality training at our Birmingham-based training centre and providing expert consultancy services to clients across the aerospace sector. We’re looking for a seasoned Quality Management professional with proven experience in developing and executing manufacturing product introduction processes. You should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: APQP, FMEA & other Core Tools, PPAP, AS9100, and ISO9001:2015, ideally at a Senior Engineer level within the aerospace industry. If you have the expertise to work with clients in developing and implementing robust, structured new product introduction procedures — along with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and core tools — and the ability to train and coach others to ensure a high-performance, safe launch, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts that are truly some of the best in their field. This role will require flexibility in working hours, workload and location, as you will be required to travel to the client's location. The successful candidate will be assigned to execute Training and Consultancy Services delivery on behalf of SMMT Industry Forum. • Courses to be delivered can be defined as off the shelf training courses (Public and In house), or courses that require special design based on client's needs both Face-2-Face and Virtual, • Consultancy services - based on the clients' needs and subject to qualification match - 2nd party audits, coaching sessions gap analysis etc. Key Responsibilities • Provide training on client sites and in our training facilities, ensuring transfer of key skills in relation to APQP, FMEA & other Core Tools, PPAP, AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 in both a face to face and live virtual environment, • Provide coaching support or consultancy for the implementation of APQP, FMEA & other Core Tools, PPAP, AS9100 and ISO9001:2015., • Innovate and create training solutions to develop and deliver programmes of work, courses and events that will fulfil client requirements., • Design training programmes and materials for public and in-company courses and other events as required, ensuring that all materials are consistent with BA & IS business assurance philosophy, brand and methodology- based on certain arrangements, • Deliver courses and events as scheduled, adjusting and applying training techniques flexibly in response to the needs and learning styles of groups and individual delegates., • Take every opportunity to promote additional or higher value services., • Pass client feedback and insights to appropriate internal recipients., • Support the continuous development of our training materials and service offerings, • Play an active part in customer relationship management and lead development, • Work alongside other SMMT Industry Forum colleagues in multidisciplinary teams as part of large scale improvement programmes What We’re Looking For Essential: • Proven experience delivering training and coaching in APQP, Core Tools, IATF, and Internal Auditing., • Strong understanding of the automotive process approach to auditing., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Ability to build relationships at all levels within client organisations., • Commercial awareness and the ability to link improvements to business outcomes., • Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or similar., • Willingness to travel and adapt to client needs. Desirable: The following skills and competencies would be beneficial: • Experience as 3rd party or lead auditor in the Aerospace sector, • Defence sector experience, • Previous experience consulting either within a large organisation or a consulting practice, • APQP/PPAP implementation experience within a large Aerospace organisation, • Additional language capabilities Training and Development No matter your experience or background, you’ll get dedicated support when you join. With an induction and the business's support, you’ll quickly get to grips with the role and have access to help and guidance whenever you need it. So you won’t be on your own – you’ll be a part of a community dedicated to your development. Rewards and Benefits • 25 Days Annual Leave and additional days for public and privileged holidays., • Car Allowance, • Opportunities to be recognised through our employee recognition scheme, • Opportunities to hybrid working, subject to business needs, • Excellent pension scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Parental and adoption leave Culture and Working Environment As part of our team, you’ll discover an inclusive workplace that’s welcoming, supportive and encouraging. You’ll be part of an organisation where people want to support one another and make a difference. Aside from fostering an open culture, we’ve got a range of growing affinity groups. For example: • Ethnic Minority and gender equality networks, • Groups supporting wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity and disability, • Women’s and Men’s Networks, • Faith/No Faith communities for staff to come together, • LGBTQ+ support networks You’ll also find a variety of social groups to help you settle in and connect with people with similar interests. Before You Apply Honesty and integrity are important if you want to work at SMMT Industry Forum. Giving misleading information and omitting or concealing information during the recruitment process is viewed very seriously. Equal Opportunities SMMT Industry Forum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalised as a result of such a request. We’re Disability Confident SMMT Industry Forum are proud to have achieved Committed status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to ensure that we offer inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require support, reasonable adjustments are available during the application process and if you are successful in joining the organisation. Eligibility Criteria We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. Regardless of an individual’s nationality, race or immigration status, you must provide evidence to us confirming your right to work. This includes British citizens and EU nationals.