Supplier Quality Engineer

Base Salary: £50,000 to £57,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Annual performance bonus, BUPA private healthcare, Flexible working arrangements, Option for a four-day working week, Career development and progression opportunities

As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and reporting on all supplier quality activities to ensure materials, components, and services meet contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.

The role covers raw materials, packaging materials, GMP service providers, contract manufacturers, laboratories, and sub-tier suppliers.

The successful candidate will ensure supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

• Lead and manage supplier quality activities to ensure compliance with purchase orders, contracts, and applicable standards.
• Maintain oversight of supplier approvals and ensure certifications remain current.
• Review, challenge, and approve new supplier capability requests and accreditations.

• Control and manage supplier nonconforming materials.
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of corrective measures against defined reliability and compliance standards.

• Develop, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems for materials and product processing.
• Prepare, maintain, and review procurement quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure documentation complies with customer and/or government requirements.
• Perform source inspections and validation activities.
• Conduct audits of third-party manufacturers, special processes, and sub-tier suppliers.
• Participate in vendor selection and due diligence processes.
• Maintain effective feedback loops with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and communicated to suppliers.
• Translate technical and quality requirements into measurable supplier standards.

• Previous experience in a supplier quality engineering role or similar industry environment preferred.
• Suitable for a Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector seeking progression into supplier quality engineering.
• Experience working in a regulated or high-pressure environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification advantageous.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background.

If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

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