Supplier Quality Engineer
Any UK Site
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Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.
At Alexander Dennis, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the qualification and continuous improvement of suppliers for our products. The role involves managing supplier audits, driving supplier quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality standards such as ISO9001 and IATF 16949. You will also lead crisis management for supplier-related quality incidents, support reliability investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on product testing and implementation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
* Lead qualification of all new ADL suppliers within a specific region and ensure periodic re-certification as required.
* Agree required PPAP level on selected products and take initial PPAP to conclusion utilizing the AD Workbook.
* Develop and implement a supplier audit schedule and travel to suppliers to complete audits.
* Evaluate and improve supplier quality management systems and procedures with new suppliers.
* Set individual supplier quality improvement targets and manage performance.
* Lead crisis-management of all major supplier related in-service and in-factory quality incidents.
* Work closely with AD Reliability and support reliability failure investigation with suppliers.
* Prepare Supplier Quality and reliability performance data for Supplier QBR / ASR meetings.
* Lead all RCCA and continuous improvement activities with new and problematic suppliers.
* Assess and improve supplier process capability.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
* HNC/Degree in mechanical, Electrical, Quality Engineering or related experience.
* QA audit/engineering experience in automotive environment.
* Understanding of key quality standards ISO9001, IATF 16949.
* Knowledge of supplier quality management systems and procedures.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
* Generous salary package.
* A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options.
* Ongoing employee development through in-house training initiatives.
* Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
* Pension scheme.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
NEXT STEPS:
If this sounds like you, please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
We care deeply about being inclusive and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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