Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview

Role:
Supplier Quality Engineer

Location:

Lincoln

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £34 P/hr Umbrella

We are a leading manufacturer of Gas Turbines and are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Blades and Vanes Team. Ideally the suitable candidate will have experience with Coatings and/or machining.

• As a Supplier Quality Engineer for blades and vanes (BV) supporting the SGT business, work within a growing team with significant responsibility.
• Interact with suppliers; lead product qualifications and fixed process changes; address and contain non-conformances; analyse data; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met; foster strong relationships with suppliers.
• Engage with suppliers to help resolve process-related issues, including non-conformance management and containment.
• Oversee supplier quality performance, initiate quality improvement programs, corrective and preventive actions, and risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with a multi-functional team to assess and audit supplier capabilities, ensuring they meet Siemens Energy standards.
• Continuously monitor and report supplier quality performance; contribute to KPIs and communicate risks.

• Technical and Engineering
  
  Experience:
  
  Solid background in Engineering, R&D, or manufacturing (time served or degree qualified), with demonstrable experience of leading product qualifications (PPAP, APQP or similar) and managing unexpected supplier quality issues from start to finish. Knowledge of inspection methodologies and capability. Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Experience in gas turbine blade/vane machining and/or surface coating technology is highly desirable. IT skills including Excel/data manipulation.
• Quality and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Proficiency in quality methods (5 Why, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management, focusing on product functionality, delivery/cost, and resource constraints. Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and Quality Control routines.
• Interpersonal and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal and presentation skills across all levels of business. Initiative and diplomacy. Experience working within a global environment with good cultural awareness. Ability to manage multi-problem investigations simultaneously.
• Commitment and Travel:
  Demonstrates commitment, collaboration, positivity and structured work habits, with willingness to travel as part of the job.

Working closely with the non-blade and vane commodity supplier quality group, you will be part of a team with wide competence and experience, where we learn from you, and from each other. We are a mixed group with different backgrounds, ages and experiences. Here you will work in an exciting environment with challenging projects, talented engineers and the chance to develop global contacts.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.