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Our client are specialists in their market sector, they have an outstanding opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
*Conduct quality assessments and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
*Evaluate new suppliers and conduct periodic audits of existing suppliers to assess performance.
*Recommend and implement improvements for supplier quality systems.
*Review and approve supplier documentation, including PPAPs, FMEAs, and control plans.
*Review customer contract documentation and flow down QA requirements, including ITP, APQP, etc.
*Ensure that incoming materials and components meet required specifications through inspection and testing.
*Work with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues and develop corrective action plans (CAPA).
*Coordinate witness of supply chain activities.
*Ensure consistency in supplier quality management between UK and India operations.
*Perform product verification in supplier’s facility where required.
*Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives, improving product quality and reducing costs.
*Support and drive continuous improvement activities in our facility in India.
*Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance supplier processes and reduce defects.
*Provide training and support to suppliers and our facility in India to help them meet quality expectations.
*Responsible for ensuring product and material certification from suppliers is received and reviewed.
*Maintain records of quality assessments, audits, and corrective actions.
*Generate reports on supplier performance, including defect rates and quality trends.
*Communicate supplier quality issues to relevant internal teams and management.
*Develop and maintain a vendor rating system.
*Develop and manage standard policies, processes, and programs for the supplier base
*Assist in business improvement projects and corrective action as required.
*Deputise for colleagues, & undertake related tasks.
About You
*2+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
*Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry standards.
*Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and PPAP.
*Attention to detail, good communication skills.
*Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
*Ability to travel to supplier sites both in the UK and internationally.
*HNC in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
*Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (desirable).
*Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification. (desirable).
*Full UK driving licence.
*Subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
The Rewards and the benefits
*Competitive pay.
*Enhanced pension.
Training & development