Defence Supplier Quality Engineer - Nuclear & Turbine

Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Rugby facility. The role focuses on onboarding suppliers, driving quality performance, and managing audits and non-conformities across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with UK Defence Project Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets, including witness inspections and CAPA

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality.
• Extensive experience within Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Supplier Quality environments.
• Experience within Steam Turbine, Generator, Power Generation, Defence, Nuclear, Aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis methodologies, including 8D.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and qualification of suppliers.
• Development and improvement of suppliers quality performance.
• Management of supplier audits and surveillance activities.
• Resolution of supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Verification of product compliance against contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Achievement of project quality milestones and customer requirements.
• Supporting procurement and project OTD through effective Supplier Quality management.
• Work with Sourcing teams to define, agree, and communicate a roadmap for supplier development activities.
• Execute activities to drive quality, delivery, and compliance excellence within the supply chain for the assigned product scope.
• Supplier Onboarding and Qualification: Assess suppliers’ Quality Management Systems through audits, including Nuclear Safety requirements where applicable.
• Supplier Assessment and Development: Initiate and contribute to the Supplier Performance Rating process.
• Supplier Surveillance and Inspection: Plan and conduct supplier surveillance activities to verify compliance with contractual, technical, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Product Release and Shipment: Verify that contractual, technical, and quality requirements have been met and authorize shipment.
• Management of Technical Deviations and Non-Conformities: Lead RCA activities and ensure CAPAs are implemented and verified.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing Quality

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering/Quality

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Rugby facility. The role focuses on onboarding suppliers, driving quality performance, and managing audits and non-conformities across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with UK Defence Project Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets, including witness inspections and CAPA