Quality Engineer

Wabtec; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, in Lincoln is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Procurement & Supply Chain function. You will investigate supplier non-conformances, ensure supplier quality system compliance, and drive continual improvement across our approved supplier base.

The role involves leading root cause analysis, audits, supplier evaluations, and maintaining supplier scorecards and KPIs. You will collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering and Commercial teams to

Qualifications

• Experience within Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Supplier Development or Supplier Management.
• Experience in a regulated industry (automotive, aerospace, medical devices, etc.) is advantageous.
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA (Process & Design), MSA, SPC
• 8D, root cause analysis tools
• Lean & Six Sigma methodologies
• Managing supplier deviation and non-conformance processes
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Understanding manufacturing processes: CNC machining, moulding, castings, welding, coatings, investment casting

Responsibilities

• Investigating supplier non-conformances and leading root cause analysis.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with Napier's Quality Management System through audits and improvement action plans.
• Measuring and maintaining supplier performance in line with the Napier Vendor Assessment system.
• Leading supplier investigations and managing corrective action processes (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, 8D).
• Supporting suppliers with technical and process improvements.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and participating in new supplier evaluations and approvals.
• Managing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and quality performance dashboards.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier development

Root cause analysis

Lean & Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

FMEA (Process & Design)

MSA/SPC

Engineering drawing interpretation

Vendor non-conformance handling

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Role: Quality Engineer

Salary: £Competitive

Location: LN5 7FD, Lincoln

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our Procurement & Supply Chain function. In this key role, you will investigate and resolve supplier non-conformance issues, ensure suppliers meet our stringent quality system requirements, and drive continual improvement across our approved supplier base.

What will your typical day look like?

• Investigating supplier non-conformances and leading root cause analysis.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with Napier's Quality Management System through audits and improvement action plans.
• Measuring and maintaining supplier performance in line with the Napier Vendor Assessment system.
• Leading supplier investigations and managing corrective action processes (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, 8D).
• Supporting suppliers with technical and process improvements.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and participating in new supplier evaluations and approvals.
• Managing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and quality performance dashboards.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams.

What do we want to know about you?

• Experience within Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Supplier Development or Supplier Management
• Experience in a regulated industry (automotive, aerospace, medical devices, etc.) is advantageous.
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA (Process & Design), MSA, SPC
• 8D, root cause analysis tools
• Lean & Six Sigma methodologies
• Managing supplier deviation and non-conformance processes
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Understanding manufacturing processes: CNC machining, moulding, castings, welding, coatings, investment casting

If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Legal authorization to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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