Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence Electronics industry is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer. In this role, you will ensure quality standards for supplier products, engage with project teams, and lead initiatives for operational efficiency. Successful candidates will have experience in governance and continuous improvement, as well as a strong understanding of the electronic manufacturing process.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company funded benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free online courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Governance, AS9100, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience managing quality and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and manage risks.
• Drive Supplier Failure Review Boards for quality enhancements.

Skills

Governance

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Education

GCSE

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Job ID:

96132

Job Type:

Full Time

Category:

Educations:

GCSE

Posted:

2025-06-25

Location:

Job Views:

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Job information

Job Description:

Job information Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer from the Company Leonardo UK Ltd, this latest Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in Basildon SS EL located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality standards for products sourced from suppliers. In this role, you will work closely with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to identify, scope, and implement strategic improvement opportunities within the supply chain. You will be responsible for overseeing the quality performance of key suppliers that produce components for the Defence Electronics and Manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, you will:

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities within the external supply chain, focusing on operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Assess and manage risks and opportunities within the supply chain, ensuring they are appropriately addressed and leveraged.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Revision D, with a specific emphasis on Process Effectiveness (PEAR) requirements and joint assessments.
• Lead initiatives to deliver internal procurement improvements, contributing to enhanced delivery timelines and cost benefits.
• Drive Supplier Failure Review Boards to implement improvement actions in collaboration with IPTs.
• Support the development and execution of the Supplier Surveillance Plan to maintain a strategic and proactive approach to supply chain management.
• Engage early in project lifecycles, offering supply chain insights during design, development, manufacturing, and in-service phases.
• Contribute to Generic Capability Reviews for the external supply chain as needed.
• Provide support for ad-hoc procurement and external supply chain issues, ensuring swift resolution.

What We Need From You:

You really must have:

• Proven experience in Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes (IPC certification preferred).
• Familiarity with key Quality and Supply Chain metrics to support data-driven, continuous improvement efforts.
• Hands-on experience working within project teams, managing quality and supply chain processes.
• Proactive experience in managing Non-Conformance within external supply chains.
• Expertise in using various quality tools and techniques, such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, and First Article Verifications.
• Knowledge of procurement practices within the Defence Electronics and Manufacturing industries.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and their impact on the external supply chain.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change programs that improve supply chain performance.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and occasionally at short notice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proven experience in quality auditing, preferably with Lead Auditor certification.
• Proficient in using management systems (SAP), and preparing reports in line with company processes (MS Office, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present detailed information clearly at all organizational levels, including high-level meetings and presentations.

It would be nice if you had:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience within the Defence Electronics or similarly complex industries.
• Experience working with US Prime Contractors or Government contracts is highly desirable.
• Experience in additional technical disciplines such as mechanical, optical, and software development and manufacturing is a plus.

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: 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 with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• 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 our website here.

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 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout 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.

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Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

HybridKeywords : Basildon jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-25

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