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 thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you;

whether thats 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! Were looking for an Industrial Supplier Conformity Co-Ordinator to join our Belfast team. In this key role, youll 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…