At Quest Global, we are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer at Solihull, which is 100% Onsite.
12 months contract, Outside IR35 / Permanent can be possible.
Job Requirements
Essential Job Functions
* Conduct Risk Assessments, Rate Readiness Assessments, Process Capability Assessment, Statistical Process Control, Capacity Assessment of the supply base to meet the customers’ quantity and schedule demands.
* Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements.
* Contribute to problem solving and process improvement activities, using standard approaches and tools.
* Approve suppliers according to our sourcing process.
* Participate on definition of material specifications with Engineering Process Engineering, Purchasing, and supplier.
* Establish supplier development programs at respective suppliers with the assigned commodity and follow up corrective actions and results of those programs.
* Perform supplier audits in accordance with our sourcing process and/or supplier development programs.
* Negotiate and successfully finalize standard supplier quality manual with suppliers.
* Support an escalation path in case of ongoing supplier quality issues, ongoing bad supplier rating, and uncooperative suppliers.
* Define necessary actions for early production containment.
* Retain and track supplier records.
* Execute regular supplier rating for respective suppliers.
* Establish continuous improvement programs with suppliers.
* Track, update and report our relevant KPI.
Essential Competencies (Both Technical and Behavioral)
* Ability to work under minimal supervision to execute the ‘Essential Job Functions’ required.
* Ability to interpret Engineering drawings / GD&T specifications required.
* Proficiency with MS Office products Excel and PowerPoint required.
* Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized.
* Ability to persuade and influence without authority.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Highly Valued Competencies.
* Knowledge of Aerospace products, manufacturing process planning.
* Review level knowledge of the PPAP and FAI processes.
* Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, APQP, QMS, Lean/Six Sigma.
Work Experience
Education, Training, and Experience
* Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
* Practical experience of New Product Introduction within Aerospace manufacturing, or automotive.
* BS degree in Engineering or Technical field (or equivalent experience).
* Project Management experience will be advantageous.
General Skills
* Familiarity with Aero-Engine components and assemblies.
* Interacting with Suppliers, Buyers, Engineers.
* Proficiency using MS Office suite tools.
Personal Work Attributes
* Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized.
* Ability to focus on semi-repetitive tasks.
* Maintain Integrity & Ethics in all situations.
* Superior Customer interaction.
* Team oriented collaborator / contributor.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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