Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Siemens Energy; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Lincolnshire is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification programs, drive Continuous Improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high quality across casting, machining and coating supply chains.

You will interact with shop floor inspectors, materials labs and engineering teams to identify, contain and resolve non-conformances, ensuring on‑time delivery to the build line in a global, multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy or Manufacturing Engineering; HNC acceptable with minimum experience.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt advantageous.
• 5+ years in supplier quality/quality engineering in relevant industries (aerospace, automotive or power generation).
• Experience with PPQ, CAPA, non-conformance, and supplier development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ) and supplier development to ensure quality supply.
• Oversee supplier quality performance, CAPA initiation and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier issues and drive improvements.
• Audit supplier capabilities and manage supplier qualification and containment activities.
• Monitor and report supplier quality metrics (DPPM, OTD) and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier Quality Experience

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

5 Whys

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Tools

Data Analytics

DPPM

OTD

Influence Without Authority

Supplier Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Cross-cultural Communication

Willing to Travel

Education

Materials Science/Metallurgy/Manufacturing Engineering degree

HNC

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

Job ID 300378 Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Lincolnshire Lincoln Company Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. Organization Gas Services Business Unit Distributed Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of your Day

As a Supplier Quality Engineer for blades and vanes (BV) supporting our SGT business, you will be part of a growing team in a position that entails a large responsibility!

Your day will be filled with interactions with suppliers; leading product qualifications/fixed process changes, addressing/containing non-conformances, analysing data, and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate internally with experienced cross-functional teams to uphold Siemens Energy quality standards, while fostering strong relationships with our valued global suppliers. You will be part of a dedicated Supplier Quality team responsible for assessing and maintaining supplier capabilities across the casting, machining and coating supply chain. You will collaborate with shop floor inspectors, internal quality functions, the Materials Laboratory, and the Engineering community to identify, contain and resolve non-conformance to facilitate on-time-delivery to the build line. Your contribution not only drives sustainable quality improvements but also strengthens internal and external relationships, making each day a vital contribution to the success of the organisation.

We work in a global, multi-cultural environment with contacts across the world. Networking will be key to your success.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Product and Process Qualifications: Perform, drive, and ensure on-time supplier qualification and technical supplier development to provide a global, demand-covering, quality assured and cost-effective supply base. Lead cross-function teams to perform Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ), supporting suppliers in adhering to Siemens Energy Quality Management Processes and tools.
• Supplier Involvement and Collaboration: Ensure and continuously improve suppliers to resolve process related issues, including non-conformance management and containment.
• Supplier Quality Supervision: Oversee supplier quality performance, including corrective and preventive actions, initiate quality improvement programs/initiatives and risk mitigation measures. Act as Supplier Contact in cross-functional teams.
• Supplier Qualification and Auditing: Collaborate with a cross-functional team to assess and audit supplier capabilities, ensuring they meet Siemens Energy standards.
• Monitoring and Communication: Continuously monitor and report supplier quality performance, help contribute to key performance indicators and communicate risks.

What You Bring

• Degree qualified Engineer in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Manufacturing Engineering or HNC with 5+ years of equivalent manufacturing/production environment experience. Experience in gas turbine blade and vane casting, non-conventional machining, surface coating technology, forging or welding would be highly desirable. Possession of a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt qualification would also be highly advantageous.
• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role within a relevant industry ( aerospace, automotive or power generation).
• Continuous improvement methodologies: Extensive experience applying root cause analysis, 8D and 5 -Whys to permanently resolve systemic supplier issues.
• Lean & Six Sigma: Practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, FMEA) to eliminate waste and optimise supplier processes.
• Data-driven auditing: Strong analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance metrics (DPPM, OTD) and conduct rigorous process capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
• Resilience & influence: Demonstrated ability to influence change at all levels of a supplier’s organisation without having direct authority.
• Proactive collaboration: Collaborative yet assertive approach to coaching suppliers, managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests and leading joint-continuous improvement activities.
• Detail-drive mindset: A sharp eye for identifying subtle proves variations, material defect and compliance gaps before they impact production
• Global cultural awareness: Cultural intelligence with the ability to adapt communication, negotiation and auditing styles to build trust across our diverse domesticand internation supply chain.
• Commitment and Travel: Demonstrates commitment, collaboration, positivity and structured work habits, with a willingness to travel as part of the job.