Supplier Conformity Manager - #1792574

Location: Glasgow, 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.

Supplier Conformity Manager

Location: Glasgow | Type: Full-time | Flexible/Hybrid Working Available

Build a future you can trust — with Thales UK.

We’re looking for a Supplier Conformity Manager to join our Glasgow team. In this key role, you’ll oversee supplier quality and compliance, manage non-conformities, and drive improvements that reduce manufacturing risk and strengthen our supply chain.

What You’ll Do

• Propose performance indicators and recommend lean improvement actions
• 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
• Optimize 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, and commercial contracts
• Ability to influence, problem-solve, and drive supplier performance
• Methodical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Strong ethical mindset, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
• Travel to suppliers off site 25 -50%
  
  
  

Why Thales?

At Thales, we support diversity and career growth. Join a team where you can thrive, contribute to meaningful projects, and shape the future of global technology.

Apply now and make an impact.

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At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

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