Seinor Supplier Quality Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance quality performance across strategic suppliers in the Defence Electronics sector. This pivotal role involves collaborating with project teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities within the Supply Chain. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The company offers a flexible working environment, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to employee development. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award-winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a complex industry.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities within the Supply Chain.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and manage Supply Chain risks effectively.

Skills

Governance

AS9100 / ISO9001

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Processes

Quality Metrics

Non-Conformance Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience in Defence Electronics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

APQP

PPAP

8D

PFMEAs

Lean

5S

Root Cause Analysis

DMAIC

Job description

Job Description:

At Leonardo we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team at the Southampton site. The Infra-Red Sensing Business and the Integrated Communication Systems Business are based at the site; this role is key to the continuing success of these activities.

In this role you will collaborate with local Project teams, and the wider Leonardo UK Supplier Quality team in identifying, scoping and implementing tangible improvement opportunities in the Supply Chain.

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving quality performance for strategic suppliers involving a wide range of components and sub-assemblies for the Defence Electronics and Manufacturing industry.

What you will do as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer:

• The identification and implementation of IPT Improvement opportunities within the External Supply Chain.
• Ensure Supply Chain risks and opportunities are identified, mitigated and exploited as required.
• Ensure compliance to AS9100 Revision D with particular emphasis on the Process.
• The identification and delivery of internal Procurement Improvement opportunities in order to support both delivery and cost benefits.
• The implementation of Supplier Failure Review Boards in order to drive IPT Improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation of the Supplier Surveillance Plan to maintain the strategic and proactive approach to Supply Chain management.
• Support, as required, Generic Capability Reviews in the External Supply Chain.
• Support, as required, all ad hoc Procurement and External Supply issues.

What we need from you:

• A Bachelor's Degree [or equivalent] in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or a similarly "complex" industry.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience of producing key Quality/ Supply Chain metrics to support the analytical approach to continuous improvement.
• Experience of working within a Project Team Environment, providing the appropriate balance of Governance and support.
• Experience of proactive management of Non-Conformance within the External Supply Chain.
• Experience of deploying various Tools and Techniques i.e. APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root cause analysis, DMAIC, First Article Verifications.
• Familiar with Procurement disciplines within the Defence Electronics and Manufacturing industry.
• Awareness of contributing factors such as regulatory requirements for the External Supply Chain.
• Ability to identify and deliver change programs in the External Supply Chain.
• Experience of quality auditing, including within the Supply Chain environment (preferably Lead Audit trained).
• Computer literate, ability to use, review and interrogate data held on the management system (SAP). Prepare reports in line with company processes (MS Office etc).
• Communication skills, ability to deliver detailed information to customers at all levels within the business (e.g. attend high-level meetings, deliver clear and concise presentations).

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer an award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid