Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for their Southampton site. This role involves working on supply chain quality for key suppliers in the Defence Electronics sector. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in quality governance. The position offers a robust benefits package and commitment to employee development in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension up to 15% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online learning courses

Referral incentives

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence Electronics and complex industries.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Ability to deliver improvement programs in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement IPT improvement opportunities within supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Revision D.
• Deploy tools like APQP, PPAP, and Lean for quality management.

Skills

Governance

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Processes

Communication

Proactive Management

Quality Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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 this 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 to identify, scope, and implement 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:

• Identify and implement IPT improvement opportunities within the external supply chain.
• Ensure supply chain risks and opportunities are identified, mitigated, and exploited as required.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Revision D, with particular emphasis on the process.
• Identify and deliver internal procurement improvement opportunities to support delivery and cost benefits.
• Implement Supplier Failure Review Boards to drive IPT improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation of the Supplier Surveillance Plan to maintain a strategic and proactive approach to supply chain management.
• Support, as required, generic capability reviews in the external supply chain.
• Assist with 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 similarly complex industries.
• Experience in governance, AS9100 / ISO9001, and continuous improvement.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing key quality and supply chain metrics supporting continuous improvement.
• Experience working within a project team environment, balancing governance and support.
• Proactive management of non-conformance within the external supply chain.
• Experience deploying tools and techniques such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, root cause analysis, DMAIC, first article verifications.
• Familiarity with procurement disciplines within the defence electronics and manufacturing industry.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements affecting the external supply chain.
• Ability to identify and deliver change programs in the external supply chain.
• Experience in quality auditing, preferably lead audit trained.
• Computer literacy, including data review and interrogation using SAP, and report preparation using MS Office.
• Strong communication skills to present detailed information effectively at all levels.

Security Clearance:

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

Life at Leonardo:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours to meet the needs of our employees and customers.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options. Part-time opportunities available.
• Flexible Benefits: Private healthcare, dental, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi leave days.
• Pension: Up to 15% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and employee networks.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available for all employees at management level and below.

Visit our website for a full list of benefits.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company in aerospace, defence, and security, headquartered in Italy, with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 7,000 in the UK.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming and accessible environment where everyone can thrive.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and be part of Leonardo’s future. Join us!

Primary Location: GB - Southampton

Contract Type: Employee - Permanent

Hybrid Working: Yes