Engineer – Supplier Support Team

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lincolnshire

Lincoln

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Distributed

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

An Engineer within the Supplier Support Team’s (SST) role involves but is not limited to, day to day support for:

• Technical support of the pre-qualification process.
• Provide supplier support through the qualification process.
• Providing technical support for general enquiries from Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing, making engineering judgements regarding components or assemblies that deviate from specification.
• Apply general turbine engineering knowledge including design calculations, tolerance stacks, in-depth interpretation of technical specifications'. geometric tolerances, report writing, interpretation of Bills of materials (BOMS) and implications of change notes to support the disposition of the concession.
• Helping Supplier Quality investigate supplier non-conformances, root cause analysis and introduction of containments and solutions.
• Liaising with Design Groups to ensure concession decisions are correct when applicable.
• Report writing, Drawing modification and creation, technical guidance of other teams.
• Flexibility of working is required as per the business needs e.g. supporting a supplier out of normal working hours if required.

• Your technical guidance within the pre-qualification process will help Supplier Quality to ensure that a stable and high-quality production process is established.
• You will help enable practical solutions to supplier issues hence, ensuring the consistent flow of parts to the assembly line.
• Your drawing modifications help enable parts to be manufactured that would otherwise adversely affect production.
• You will help enable practical solutions to deviating components where applicable hence, ensuring the consistent flow of parts to the assembly line.
• Your technical decisions will directly affect the flow of new and conforming and non-conforming parts both into and though the factory.

The successful candidate will ideally meet the following criteria:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Good understanding of gas turbine operation and performance principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience applying formal methodologies such as Fault Tree Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, 5 Whys, and 8D. Confident in making informed decisions based on structured problem-solving outcomes.
• Able to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment and supporting colleagues where required.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to large audiences and interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the business, as well as suppliers and customers.
• Proficient in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings.
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports and supplier instructions.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and their practical application.
• Capable of performing mechanical engineering calculations, including tolerance stack-up analysis and the application of engineering units and measurements.
• Basic understanding of materials and coatings used in gas turbine applications.
• Experience of, or a strong understanding of, manufacturing processes.
• Experience of, or a strong understanding of, assembly processes.
• Proficient in the use of company-standard software packages, including Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, NX, and SAP.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), BS 8888, and ASTM standards.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem…