Supplier Quality EngineerFulltime, PermanentBased in AccringtonSalary: Competitive Excellent Company Benefits & Career Progression Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking for your next challenge with a growing and dynamic company? Our client is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer support the strategic and tactical business requirements in the development of both new and existing suppliers by collaborating with the supply chain, quality, planning, engineering, and program departments. Supplier Quality EngineerJob Description As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be required to conduct validation audits and pre-assessment, approval, and qualification procedures for suppliers. Key Responsibilities To guarantee conformance and satisfy the expected OTIF delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and related rules, industrial standards, and customer criteria, the company conducts audits and evaluations for its own supplier rate preparedness, production part approval procedure (PPAP), business continuity, and ESG. Conduct source inspections and supplier quality audits/assessments in line with the surveillance plan Ensure effective management of supplier non-conformances with defect investigations and ensure comprehensive root cause analysis is carried out using industry wide problem-solving methods. Regularly monitor supplier KPI performance and work with suppliers to ensure robust process controls are in place to secure supplier continuous compliance and meet supplier performance requirements. Supplier development and continuous improvement - lead supplier improvement activities, including putting development plans in place, drive systematic problem solving, process control and improvement. Supplier Quality EngineerEssential Skills/ Qualifications Strong knowledge of aerospace products, manufacturing processes, technologies, standards and regulations. Strong knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, production rate readiness, business continuity assessment, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of business management system. ERP & Microsoft Office PC skills. Supplier Quality Engineer Benefits Great pension 4x Life Assurance 25 days holiday Excellent career development