Supplier Quality Engineer

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for quality assurance, process improvement and supplier development within the business. In addition, the role also involves driving quality improvements throughout the business processes, working closely with the Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales departments to optimize business performance and Customer satisfaction, maintaining ISO
9001: 2015 certification, and driving the use of IATF Core Tools. The successful candidate will be required to travel extensively and must have a full UK driving licence.

Support on NPI and productivity initiatives:
Participation in NPD & Productivity Meetings as Quality Representative in support of product realization. Supporting in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation. Project management - delivery within programme timings Using IATF 16949 Core Tools across the supply base To support Technical and Operations:
Ensure that the "Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is carried out thoroughly to ensure that operational processes are capable and compatible with the design intent of new product. Understanding of data analytics (6σ or similar) Product validation and sign-off. Management of non-conformities:
Supplier control, RCA and CAPA - Key (Top 10 worst performing) suppliers only, using the SDR/NCR process and using problems solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys Problem response and subsequent resolution, including cost recovery - supplier focused. Supplier Management and Development:
Create and Maintain Supplier Development Metrics Carry out QA005 and QA005L audits on potential suppliers Carry out supplier assessments / audits against target companies identified in conjunction with Supply Chain. Fully support Supply Chain with new supplier selection, qualification and on-going monitoring. Create and Maintain audit plan of existing supplier base Carry out supplier product/process audit against target suppliers as agreed by quality and supply chain.

Product and Process Audits - supplier focused. Developing a quality culture within the supply chain. Reporting Support with maintaining and monitoring the Key Performance Indicators (including the monthly Business Review Slides) for the Quality Department.

HNC Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Extensive understanding and experience in IATF 16949 Core Tools. Advanced Product Quality Planning and tools such as process mapping, Design and Process FMEA, and producing process control plans and standard operating procedures Qualified Lead Auditor. Prior experience in working with NPI process Engineering background Six Sigma trained to Black-Belt level Experience in applying a structured approach to problem solving (8D), and the use of quality tools to identify root causes and effective CAPA.

Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, both in-works and with customers and suppliers. Experience in the application of statistical techniques, carrying out machine and process capability studies and introducing S.P.C. Ability to use appropriate measuring and test equipment. Ability to read engineering drawings. An understanding of material specifications. Fully conversant with Microsoft Office. An understanding of ISO 9001 (and preferably 14001 and 18001) Good written and oral communication skills.

Familiar with ‘Lean Manufacturing’, value stream mapping and the 7 wastes. Experience of 5S principles and methodologies.

Prepared to travel extensively A professional manner when dealing with internal and external contacts Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and strong…