Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Greenjets; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenjets in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Supplier Quality professional to lead supplier quality strategies, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality teams to define PPAP, MRB, and quality frameworks, travel within the UK and internationally as required, ensuring ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance and robust supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in Supplier Quality Engineering or a related quality role within manufacturing.
• Proven experience developing and managing supplier quality processes and audits.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and supplier methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier qualification, approval, monitoring, and development processes.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Identify supplier risks and lead mitigation and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage CAPA, including root cause investigations and effectiveness verification.
• Collaborate with Engineering to communicate drawings and quality requirements to suppliers.
• Support the maturity of the company’s quality infrastructure as the business grows.
• Define PPAP requirements and expectations; support MRB activities.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Auditing

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Management Systems

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

Education

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification

AS9100 Internal Auditor certification

Job description

About Us:

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company developing high-performance propulsion systems for the aviation market. Our work spans research and development, engine production, aircraft systems, technical integration and flight testing. We are committed to delivering high-grade engineering and best-in-class propulsion for unmanned aircraft.

We do things differently. We move fast, we experiment and we adopt technologies that push beyond the current state of the art. Our aim is to go further, faster and more efficiently, while keeping costs competitive.

All our propulsion systems are designed, developed and manufactured in the UK. We focus on high quality, reliable and cost effective products supported by a robust, secure and ethical supply chain.

About the Job:

Working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, you will become the key quality interface between the organisation and its supply chain. You will play a pivotal role in developing supplier quality strategies, establishing robust quality frameworks, and supporting the implementation of industry-standard quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement supplier qualification, approval, monitoring, and development processes.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Identify supplier risks and lead mitigation and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage supplier corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including root cause investigations and effectiveness verification.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure drawings, specifications, critical characteristics, and quality requirements are clearly communicated to suppliers.
• Support the development and maturity of the company's quality infrastructure as the business grows.
• Identify gaps against ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements and implement appropriate controls and processes.
• Create Component Quality Plans to support incoming inspection activities.
• Define Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements and expectations.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and supplier-related quality investigations.
• Act as the primary quality point of contact for key suppliers.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
• Conduct product, process, and system audits as required.
• Travel within the UK and internationally to support supplier development and auditing activities.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience & Attributes:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, or a related quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Internal Auditor certification.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and managing supplier quality processes.
• Strong understanding of supplier quality methodologies and quality management systems.
• Experience operating independently and successfully establishing processes in environments with limited existing infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
  • PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
  • FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports)
  • Problem-Solving methodologies and Root Cause Analysis
  • FMEA and Control Plans
  • Supplier Auditing
  • Quality Management Systems