Supplier Quality Engineer
Full-time, Permanent
Location: Accrington
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Company Benefits & Career Progression
Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer seeking your next challenge with a growing and dynamic company? Our client is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to support strategic and tactical business requirements in developing both new and existing suppliers by collaborating with supply chain, quality, planning, engineering, and program departments.
Job Description
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will conduct validation audits, pre-assessment, approval, and qualification procedures for suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure conformance to OTIF delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and customer criteria through audits and evaluations, including supplier readiness, PPAP, business continuity, and ESG.
* Conduct source inspections and supplier quality audits/assessments according to the surveillance plan.
* Manage supplier non-conformances, investigate defects, and perform root cause analysis using industry-standard problem-solving methods.
* Monitor supplier KPI performance and collaborate with suppliers to maintain process control and compliance.
* Lead supplier development and continuous improvement activities, including development plans, systematic problem solving, and process enhancements.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of aerospace products, manufacturing processes, standards, and regulations.
* Experience with PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, production readiness, business continuity, and continuous improvement.
* Knowledge of business management systems, ERP, and Microsoft Office.
Benefits
* Great pension
* 4x Life Assurance
* 25 days holiday
* Excellent career development opportunities
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