Seat Supplier Quality Representative

Verify, Inc.; Rochford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Aerospace/Defense industry is seeking a Seat Supplier Quality Representative based in Rochford, UK. In this role, you will lead investigations into supplier quality issues, manage complex projects, and define strategies for continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in aerospace or automotive quality, strong expertise in luxurious seats, and proficiency in various quality tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in aerospace or automotive.
• Strong experience with luxurious seats including leather and finishing.
• Expert in problem solving methodologies (8D, PDCA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and investigate supplier quality issues.
• Perform data analysis and generate KPIs on quality performance.
• Provide technical support and coaching on quality tools.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Six Sigma Green or Black belt

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SAP

CMM

GD&T

Net Inspect

Discus

Job description

Overview

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Seat Supplier Quality Representative

Location: London (Rochford), UK

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Frequency: Full-time

Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities:

• Lead, assess & investigate supplier quality issues
• Lead, plan & execute high complex & cross-functional projects & initiatives
• Lead & participate to quality reviews, PMRs & governances with 2nd level of management (Directors)
• Identify improvement opportunities, team efficiency, capability among the team & other stakeholders.
• Define Corrective action & improvement plan with the suppliers
• Propose innovative solutions and elaborate optimum solution for complex issues & manage the deployment of the solution.
• Perform a risk analysis for complex solutions.
• Elaborate & recommend a strategy on how the decision shall be communicate.
• Perform data analysis & generate KPI on supplier’s quality performance
• Manage RNC / VRNC Q & tasks that required MRB approval
• Provide technical support & coaching on quality tools to the team members & stakeholders
• Act as a mentor & participate to define the strategic plans of the department

Other responsibilities (if required):

• Plan & Perform FAI review
• Invoke & Perform source inspection
• Review & approve quality forms (ex: dropship)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in aerospace or automotive
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Quality
• Strong experience with luxurious seats including leather and finishing
• Extensive experience in problem solving and root cause analysis
• Experience using the problem solving methodologies and tools: 8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke, etc.
• A Six Sigma Green or Black belt will be considered an asset
• General knowledge of Aerospace Quality Systems and International Standards
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite products. A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
• The ability to read blue prints, check dimensional properties of parts or raw material to ensure compliance to manufacturing drawings/blueprints and specifications including knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Net Inspect and Discus will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of SAP will be considered an asset
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures with regards to inspection including proficiency in the use and interpretation of CMM, comparator, micrometers, thread gauges and calipers
• Expert (role model) that can work with no supervision.