Supplier Quality Engineer

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Are you a talented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA) who is looking for a fast-tracked career in a high-tech aerospace engineering organisation? Would you be interested in working for a multi-billion-dollar organisation, developing international suppliers whilst helping to develop next generation aerospace products? Are you a dynamic individual who can gain buy-in from suppliers from several cultures and help drive positive improvements in supplier performance? If so, this may be the opportunity youre searching for.

The key responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA) will be as follows;

Visit Supplier facilities, providing technical advice and guidance to suppliers where required to reduce defect rates effectively

Observing the supplier manufacturing environment to review and assess supplier processes / procedures and help in driving continuous improvement.

Providing crucial support to the supply chain, facilitate purchasing and engineering in researching, sourcing, and assessing the best vendors to supply the necessary materials.

Perform supplier audits to AS9100 QMS systems and support supplier FAIRs to AS9102

Perform all Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA) activity within goods-inwards, identifying NCRs and tracing back to supplier

Managing the MRB process of non-conforming supplier material and driving down deviations and concessions using 8D, Ishikawa, 5why methods

Maintain the appropriate records of supplier approval, certificates, audit, visit, and performance, to ensure that we satisfy Company, Customer and regulatory requirements.

Deploy PPAP activities to supplier and sub-tier suppliers

Utilise DFMEA and PFMEA methods to reduce risk in product development and manufacturing processes with suppliers

The qualifications and experience required for the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA) role are as follows:

Degree qualified, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Strong supplier quality assurance / continuous improvement experience

Knowledge of AS9100 or IATF 16949 quality systems (will cross train from automotive)

Excellent understanding of quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, 8D, MSA, SPC etc.

Ability to engage with people on all levels from supplier shop floor to senior leadership

Knowledge of product quality and metrology processes

Ambitious and driven with a desire to drive positive continuous improvement

Excellent communication skills

The successful Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA) will be offered the opportunity to develop cutting-edge aerospace technology that ensures flight safety across all aircraft. Youll work with a very supportive supply chain team that will be fully behind your ideas for supplier improvement. You will also be offered great career development potential and full support in academic and professional self-improvement. Therefore, if you are a dynamic Supplier Quality Engineer who truly enjoys driving continuous improvement with international suppliers please apply today.