Overview

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for conformance and continuous improvement activities for the suppliers located in the UK region. The SQE ensures suppliers comply with engineering requirements and engages in ongoing improvement activities, ensures compliance to Aerospace and Defense industry requirements by performing onsite audits and product assessments, and ensures corrective actions submitted are effectively implemented.Responsibilities

Act as single point of contact for supplier quality topics and issuesLead APQP activities to ensure incoming quality before PPAP and production releaseDrive continual supplier performance improvement through coaching, training, recognition, restrictions or disqualificationMeasure, monitor and communicate supplier performance/trends across the organizationEvaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers in collaboration with commodity teamsReview and approve/reject supplier PPAP submissions for new and changed componentsMonitor and analyze quality data, ensuring accuracy and supplier compliance with specificationsPartner with engineering to clarify and amend specifications for incoming goodsCommunicate and enforce organizational requirements and expectations to suppliersOversee and validate supplier corrective/preventive actions (8D, containment, audits, and roadmaps)Conduct supplier audits (AS9100), source inspections, product assessments and support QBRs with key suppliersWhat your background looks like

Degree in relevant Engineering discipline8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment5+ years in a supplier development role5+ years conducting quality auditsPractical application of 8D, 5-why and IshikawaMust be able to travel 50% - 75% of the timeSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeIndustries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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