Supplier Quality Engineer

Support the UK Quality Leader for delivering all aspects of the Supply Quality Assurance function. Working in a multiskilled and diverse team with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Collect root cause analysis and provide corrective feedback to prevent line disruption due to supply Quality issues. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support to suppliers. Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Ensuring compliance of products and project related documentation within the UK Supply Quality Organization and ensures adherence to Company procedures/work instructions/specifications, key responsibilities will include

• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
• Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
• Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval or product warrant submission
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
• Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
  
  Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, or HNC, or equivalent NVQ level 4 qualification.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of quality systems and measurement tools and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning (APQP), Part approval processes (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Understand engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical) and manufacturing processes.
• Be able to present data effectively
  
  You can expect from us
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible benefits you can personalize
• Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account
• 34 days' vacation including national holidays.