Supplier Quality Engineer Temporary

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract, Temporary)
Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Control Engineer to join their team on a TEMPORARY basis (for 1 month fromto.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING:

* Level 4 qualification in a relatable Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality subject (HNC or equivalent) .

* 3 years’ experience working within a quality environment.

* Understanding of the standards operations in an assembly & manufacturing environment.

* Previous experience within a truck or vehicle manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage.

* Understanding of ISO
9001 & ISO
14001.

* Experience in corrective action using problem solving techniques (8d 5 whys, A3).

* Competent in interpreting engineering specifications & communicating the requirements.

* Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control plans and feasibility.

* Proficient in the use of measuring equipment (e.g. vernier calliper’s, micrometres).

* Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, SharePoint).

* Proficient in APQP activities.

* Experience in the interpretation of engineering specifications.

* Familiarity with steel pressing, electrical, hydraulic and vac form processes.

* Experience in carrying out supplier audits.

* Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and globally if needed (occasionally).

Salary up to £21.57 per hour, depending on experience.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8::30, and Friday 8:00 to 13:00.

Responsibilities:

* Supplier assessment – completing both new and existing supplier assessments and reporting findings.

* Control of incoming supplier materials (approval) – working with suppliers to approve both products and processes using recognized techniques

* Project support – working with in cross functional teams as the supplier quality representative.

* Management of defective materials – assessing defective materials, raising documentation and communicating with the suppliers.

* Collate reports related to supplier performance, development and surveillance.

* Support development and corrective action resolution activities.

* Support new product introduction (NPI) process.

* Communicate performance indicators to suppliers, agree on improvement activities and monitor adherence.

* Conduct supplier audits.

* Processing of PPAP reports and liaising with appropriate departments and suppliers to resolve related issues.

* Ensure that non-compliances are managed in a constructive way using recognised quality tools to achieve long term solutions.

This role would suit someone who has experience of a Quality role in a manufacturing / engineering environment. Previous job titles could include;
Quality Control Engineer / QC Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer / QA Engineer / Quality Control Manager / Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Coordinator / similar