Quality Engineer: Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement

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

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