Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
Flexible Working
At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.
Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times.
Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs.
It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
ESCO Maritime Solutions is seeking a highly driven and experienced Transformation Lead, Supplier Quality to join our Transformation Department. In this strategic role, you will lead initiatives to elevate supplier quality performance, drive operational excellence, and ensure that our global supplier network aligns with ESCO’s evolving standards. This position is instrumental in supporting our broader transformation goals and driving lasting, scalable improvements across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Supplier Quality Transformation: Design and execute a roadmap to elevate supplier quality standards and practices in alignment with ESCO Maritime Solutions’ transformation goals.
- Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and implement standardized, scalable improvements to enhance quality assurance across the supplier base.
- Change Management: Act as a key change agent within the organization, fostering cross-functional engagement and supplier alignment with new quality expectations and practices.
- Performance Metrics & Reporting: Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and analytical tools to monitor supplier performance and the effectiveness of quality transformation initiatives.
- Supplier Risk Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to proactively identify supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Digital Tools & Innovation: Champion the adoption of digital solutions to automate quality processes, improve transparency, and streamline supplier interactions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of quality transformation projects.
- Supplier Engagement & Development: Partner with critical and strategic suppliers to improve quality maturity, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.
- Capability Building: Support internal and external training efforts to build quality management competencies across the supply base.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Previous experience in supplier quality, quality systems, or supply chain transformation, preferably in a manufacturing, defence, or industrial setting.
- Demonstrated success in leading quality improvement or transformation initiatives.
- Deep understanding of quality management systems, tools, and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CAPA, root cause analysis).
- Strong data-driven decision-making and analytical skills.
- Experience working remotely with globally distributed teams and suppliers.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Desired:
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
- Experience with ERP and quality management systems (e.g., SAP, QMS platforms).
- Familiarity with maritime or industrial supplier standards and regulations.
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
At ESCO Maritime Solutions, we are committed to delivering excellence across our operations while driving transformative change. As Transformation Lead, Supplier Quality, you’ll play a central role in shaping a resilient and forward-looking supply base that supports our long-term success in the maritime sector. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where innovation and continuous improvement are core to everything we do.
Join us on this exciting journey where your skills will be recognised and appreciated, and where your contributions will make a significant impact. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Note: All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's shape the future together!
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Relocation Support
Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
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