Overview
We are recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to support a high volume manufacturing environment, working closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues, drive improvements and ensure components are delivered to production on time.
This is a hands on quality engineering role focused on supplier management, problem solving and operational delivery rather than inspection activities.
The successful candidate will work with suppliers across casting, coating and machining commodities, managing non conformances, concessions and change requests while building strong relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier quality performance and drive resolution of non conformances.
- Lead containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers.
- Support concessions, deviations and change requests.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and weekly performance meetings.
- Visit supplier sites as required to investigate issues and drive improvements.
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Laboratory and Project Management teams.
- Ensure timely delivery of quality components into the manufacturing environment.
- Present supplier performance issues, risks and improvement plans to senior stakeholders.
- Maintain trackers and quality records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Proven experience with coating and casting machines.
- Strong supplier management experience, with evidence of handling challenging supplier situations and driving improvements.
- Manufacturing engineering background with a good understanding of production processes.
- Experience managing supplier non conformances, containment actions and root cause investigations.
- Knowledge and practical application of ISO 9001:2015.
- Experience using quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA and Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge suppliers and present findings to leadership teams.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Highly Desirable
- Experience with casting and coating processes.
- Experience within aerospace, gas turbines, rotating equipment or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
- Experience working with machining suppliers.
- SAP experience (although training can be provided).
This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and supplier performance.
If you have the passion and skills to drive improvements in supplier quality, this opportunity is not to be missed!
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
Become a part of a vibrant environment where your expertise will be valued and recognised.