Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer & Process Auditor

Gkn Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace UK is seeking a Quality Supplier Auditor to oversee supplier oversight and auditing from a process perspective. Regularly monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous compliance through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

As the primary liaison for supplier queries, you will identify improvements, collaborate with engineers, and travel nationally (and occasionally internationally) up to 50% of the time to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (BSc., HND etc.) in Material Science (or an engineering-related subject supported by significant experience of this type of work)
• Experience gained in an auditing capacity (specifically AS9100), ideally in an external auditor capacity.
• Relevant knowledge and experience gained within a Metallics-based Quality environment, with a solid understanding of quality tools, standards, and practices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and build effective working relationships at all levels
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action, with hands‑on experience applying structured problem‑solving methods
• A high level of dedication, motivation, responsibility, and flexibility, including a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get actively involved when required
• Ability to travel nationally (and occasionally internationally), up to 50% of the time to support business and supplier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent contact with suppliers to monitor adherence to requirements and assist suppliers to understand the requirements where required.
• Support supplier approvals, through audits and assessments as applicable
• Handle supplier non-conformance, including root cause investigation, containment, and corrective action.
• Participate in supplier work transfers including initial evaluation and ongoing monitoring
• Support the Supplier First Article review process

Skills

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Quality tools

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

BSc./HND in Material Science

Tools

AS9100 auditing practices

Job description

GKN Aerospace UK is seeking a Quality Supplier Auditor to oversee supplier oversight and auditing from a process perspective. Regularly monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous compliance through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

As the primary liaison for supplier queries, you will identify improvements, collaborate with engineers, and travel nationally (and occasionally internationally) up to 50% of the time to support business needs.