Lead APQP Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Join GE Vernova Power Conversion in Rugby, UK, where you will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to quality and operational excellence. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact our supply chain and product integrity.

• Act as a Quality methodology Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities with suppliers, encompassing all five phases:
  Plan and Define Program, Product Design and Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, and Feedback, Assessment & Corrective Action.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to define and improve supplier quality processes.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement improvement plans.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness and component quality.
• Travel approximately 60% of the time to supplier sites, primarily within Europe but occasionally further.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Sole British citizenship with the ability to obtain national security vetting clearance to SC level.
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and experience with 8D or similar methodologies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Availability for domestic and international travel, mainly within Europe.
• Valid UK Driver’s license.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Significant experience in APQP and Supplier Quality within Defence, Aerospace, or other regulated industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with relevant sector quality standards and experience in stakeholder engagement and communication, such as with government and MoD interfaces.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements, it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process.

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• Attractive compensation including an annual bonus plan.
• Flexible benefits that allow you to build a package that fits personal needs.
• Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution).
• Income protection.
• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• 26 days vacation plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements – adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible.