Supplier Quality Engineer - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Are you ready to make an impact in a pivotal role within our dynamic team? Sulzer Leeds is expanding, and we're seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure our suppliers meet industry standards, Sulzer's stringent requirements, and project specifications. Your expertise will be essential in minimising non-conformance and ensuring the timely delivery of compliant products.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
1. Process Management: Oversee internal and supplier-facing processes, adapting and refining them to enhance quality and efficiency.
2. Production Support: Support production schedules by managing external inspection tasks, ensuring alignment with delivery requirements and client expectations.
3. Supplier Audits and Continuous Improvement: Manage the supplier audit schedule, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on the findings.
4. Supplier Inspections: Perform in-process, notified, and final inspections at supplier premises. Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure the timely resolution of any non-conformities.
5. Supplier Selection and Risk Mitigation: Apply your supply chain experience and utilise supplier performance data to assist in supplier selection and mitigate risks effectively.
6. Supplier Quality Kick-Off Meetings: Attend and facilitate kick-off meetings with suppliers to ensure a clear understanding of project requirements and expectations.
7. Collaboration and Conflict Resolution: Liaise with relevant departments to resolve conflicts and clarify specifications, ensuring smooth project execution.
8. NCR Management: Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), communicate technical requirements for rectification, and minimise disruption to production schedules.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
1. Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification aligned with relevant experience.
2. Experience in an inspection environment with qualifications such as NDT, CSWIP, NACE, or CompEx.
3. Proficiency in working with various materials and processes including castings, forgings, fabrications, machining, electrical, and paint.
4. Strong computer skills and familiarity with SAP or similar systems
5. Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis.
6. Valid UK Driving Licence.
What we offer you:
1. A competitive basic salary.
2. 33 days of annual leave.
3. A defined pension contribution.
4. Private medical coverage.
5. Confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
6. Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle.
7. Continued learning and development opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
8. Free and secure onsite parking, with electric charging facilities.
At Sulzer Leeds, we offer a vibrant work environment where your expertise and dedication are truly valued. Join us in driving quality excellence and contributing to our exciting growth story.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
About us
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our solutions enable carbon emission reductions, development of polymers from biological sources, recycling of plastic waste and textiles, and efficient power storage. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13'130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
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