Supplier Quality Specialist

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Supplier Quality Specialist to ensure compliance and quality at a supplier's facility. This full-time role involves conducting audits, managing quality escapes, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the aerospace sector, particularly with AS9100 standards. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing supplier performance and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in audits and quality assessments within aerospace.
• Understanding of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits of supplier systems for compliance.
• Document and report audit findings and assess supplier capabilities.

Skills

Audits and quality assessments

Aerospace industry experience

AS9100 and AS9102 knowledge

Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies

Effective communication skills

Technical ability for source inspections

Fluency in English

Job description

Morson Talent is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist based in Gloucestershire. This site-based role at a supplier's facility involves:

• Source Inspection and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) reviews, including client FAI reviews.
• Supporting and reporting on audits and assessments of supplier systems, processes, and products, including hardware and assemblies inspections.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Plan and conduct audits of supplier systems, processes, and products to ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
2. Investigate special processes related to rejected products, escapements, and failures.
3. Document and report audit and assessment findings.
4. Inspect or verify products for compliance across various technologies and commodities.
5. Perform conformity inspections.
6. Manage supplier notifications of quality escapes, evaluate root causes, and support corrective actions and improvement activities.
7. Assess supplier capability and capacity for current or future work.
8. Provide supplier education on quality systems, regulatory compliance, and company initiatives to enhance performance.
9. Monitor quality improvement initiatives and develop training resources.
10. Assist in selecting new suppliers or additional approved processes.
11. Mentor team members on SP education regarding succession planning.
12. Support technical aspects of special processes at suppliers.
13. Assist with regulatory agency audits (e.g., FAA).

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience in audits and quality assessments within the aerospace industry.
• Experience working with aerospace parts or services, either in a company or government agency.
• Understanding of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.
• Knowledge of D1-4426 and NADCAP standards.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.
• Effective communication skills across organizational levels.
• Technical ability to lead and perform source inspections on hardware and assemblies.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• AS/EN9100 Lead Auditor, Aerospace Auditor (AA), or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) certification.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and Special Processes (e.g., heat treating, composites, chemical processing, etc.).
• Ability to conduct supplier compliance audits and develop improvement strategies.

This full-time onsite position is located at the supplier's facility in Cheltenham. Flexibility in working arrangements is required to meet evolving business and supplier needs.

Contract duration: until June 2026, with potential extension.

If qualified, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello at (phone number removed) for more information.