Transfer of Work

Location: Hybrid (1 week per month onsite in Spain; remainder remote within the UK)
Contract Type: 6-month contract (strong possibility of extension)
Start: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transfer of Work (ToW) Specialist to support major supply chain transitions for a leading organisation in the aerospace/engineering/manufacturing sector. This role requires an expert who has successfully managed complex ToW projects, supplier transitions, manufacturing ramp-up/down, and cross-site industrial transfers.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on ToW professional with a deep understanding of supply chain operations, risk management, industrialisation, and supplier performance governance. You will act as the central link between engineering, procurement, quality, operations, and supplier sites to ensure seamless and compliant transfer of work activities.

Key Responsibilities

Transfer of Work Leadership

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of Transfer of Work (ToW) activities across suppliers and internal sites.

• Develop and implement detailed ToW plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Ensure robust industrial readiness at receiving sites, including capability assessments, capacity verification, and approval milestones.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary interface between supplier sites in Spain and internal UK/EU stakeholders.

• Conduct onsite reviews, audits, and readiness checks during scheduled visits.

• Manage multi-functional communication streams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.

Industrialisation & Manufacturing Readiness

• Oversee production transfers, tooling moves, qualification activities, and first article inspections (FAI) where necessary.

• Monitor supplier performance during the transition phase, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and contractual requirements.

• Support process validation, documentation transfer, and manufacturing approval processes.

Risk, Performance & Reporting

• Identify industrial risks and constraints, providing mitigation and escalation paths.

• Maintain detailed progress trackers, KPIs, and performance dashboards.

• Present high-level updates to senior management and cross-functional governance bodies.

Support Continuous Improvement

• Analyse lessons learned and propose improvements to ToW methodologies, frameworks, and governance models.

• Develop standardised templates and processes to support future industrial transfer activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in Transfer of Work within aerospace, engineering, automotive, defence, or complex manufacturing.

• Proven track record of delivering multiple ToW projects independently and successfully.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Supplier capability assessments

  • Manufacturing readiness and industrialisation processes

  • Quality standards and compliance (e.g., AS9100 or equivalent)

  • Supply chain performance management

  • Tooling transfer, documentation migration, and FAI processes

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills across executive, operational, and supplier levels.

• Ability to work autonomously and drive decisions in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a structured, process-driven approach.

Desirable

• Background in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.

• Experience managing suppliers in Spain or wider Europe.

• Engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing qualification (degree or equivalent experience).

• Fluency in Spanish (beneficial but not essential).

Work Arrangement

• 1 week per month onsite in Spain (travel expenses covered or reimbursed).

• Remainder of the role remote within the UK.

• Occasional additional travel may be required depending on project phases.

Contract Details

• Initial duration: 6 months

• Extension: High likelihood based on project performance and broader programme needs

• Engagement: Umbrella or LTD (subject to IR35 assessment), depending on your hiring framework

Why This Role?

This is a high-impact opportunity where you will lead critical industrial transitions and influence the future resilience of a major supply chain network. It is well-suited to an experienced professional who thrives in complex, multinational environments and enjoys deep supplier engagement.

In the TOP10 Engineering Consultancies in France, the Group provides services in industrial project management, supply chain, architecture and development of embedded digital systems, information systems applications and Artificial Intelligence in sectors as varied as aeronautics, space, automotive, rail, services, luxury goods or retail.... 

Labelled a Grate Place to Work, SCALIAN is growing by 20% every year. 

Why SCALIAN? 

Because Scalian supports you in your career development : Complete 1-year onboarding programme with your manager and HR, personalised training programmes, technical communities, internal events 

Because Scalian promotes Quality of Life at Work : Great Place to Work® and Best Workplaces for Women certifications, co-option bonus, holiday bonus, teleworking agreement. 

Because Scalian is developing a concrete and ambitious CSR policy : Sustainable mobility, Environmental actions, Disability Agreement and disability mission with dedicated time 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in business transfer, industrial transformation, or similar roles
• Proven expertise in project management and planning, with a track record of successfully managing complex transfer projects
• Strong understanding of technical and industrial environments
• Excellent risk analysis and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional cross-functional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Demonstrated team spirit and rigour in approach to work
• Proficiency in change management principles and methodologies
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent organisational skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Fluency in English; additional languages beneficial