An outstanding Supplier Quality Engineer permanent position has arisen with a top-tier Defense / Aerospace / Engineering Manufacturing organisation based in West London / Middlesex.
The Supplier Quality Engineer, will be focused with Mechanical suppliers, and is part of the Sourcing department.
Responsibilities - Supplier Quality Engineer
* Provide quality engineering support to the company supply chains, influencing supplier development to ensure that products are sourced to required quality standards and delivery conditions.
* Focus on mechanical business processes, including machine parts, fabrics, surface treatments and explosives.
* Use KPI indicators to measure and report on supplier performance levels, assisting colleagues from further Sourcing teams with the quality certification process of validating potential new suppliers.
* Perform audits on both existing and new suppliers relating to their performance.
Skills & experience - Supplier Quality Engineer
1. Understanding of quality assurance best practices within automative, aerospace or defence sectors.
2. Seasoned manufacturing / engineering, quality control or audit experience, with understanding of machining and surface treatment processes linked to product manufacturing.
3. Working knowledge of quality management systems and first article process/documentation details.
4. Familiarity with manu...