Defence Supplier Quality Engineer | 60% Travel

CMS2 - Critical Maritime Systems & Support; Portsmouth; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CMS2 - Critical Maritime Systems & Support is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain supplier quality management systems and drive CAPA with defence-grade suppliers. The role covers audits, inspections, and continuous improvement across the UK supply base.

You will evaluate supplier capabilities, manage materials for stainless steel, aluminium, and carbon steel, and work closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to uphold stringent quality standards in a

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline or equivalent apprenticeship qualification (CSWIP 3.0/3.1/3.2 to BS EN ISO 17637).
• Substantial experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or a closely related role.
• Proven experience working within the defence sector and strong understanding of defence regulatory requirements (DEFSTAN, DEFCON, QASOR).

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality management systems and processes.
• Establish and communicate supplier quality standards, specifications, and quality plans.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
• Evaluate and support supplier selection based on quality, cost, delivery, and service performance.
• Manage material quality for stainless steel, aluminium, and carbon steel supply chains.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits and manufacturing process assessments.
• Identify, document, and manage non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to improve quality performance and capability.
• Monitor and report supplier quality performance and drive data‑driven improvements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Operations teams.

Kenntnisse

Supplier Quality Engineering

Defence sector experience

Defence regulatory requirements

Ausbildung

Engineering/Quality management degree or equivalent apprenticeship (CSWIP 3.0/3.1/3.2 to BS EN ISO 17637)

Tools

ISO 9001 / AS9100 / AS9102

Minitab

SAP QM

ERP/MRP systems

Reading 3D models (DWF/STEP/PDF)

Jobbeschreibung

CMS2 - Critical Maritime Systems & Support is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain supplier quality management systems and drive CAPA with defence-grade suppliers. The role covers audits, inspections, and continuous improvement across the UK supply base.

You will evaluate supplier capabilities, manage materials for stainless steel, aluminium, and carbon steel, and work closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to uphold stringent quality standards in a