Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Defence Electronics

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for their Edinburgh site. This role involves improving supply chain quality performance for strategic suppliers in the defence electronics industry. The ideal candidate will have experience with quality tools and a collaborative approach to problem-solving in a project team environment. The company offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Free access to online courses

Referral rewards

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience deploying various quality tools and techniques.
• Experience working within a project team environment.
• Ability to manage non-conformance in the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to quality standards.
• Drive improvement initiatives in supply chain management.

Skills

Supply chain improvement

Compliance with AS9100

Risk assessment

APQP

Lean methodologies

Tools

DMAIC

8D

PFMEA

Job description

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for their Edinburgh site. This role involves improving supply chain quality performance for strategic suppliers in the defence electronics industry. The ideal candidate will have experience with quality tools and a collaborative approach to problem-solving in a project team environment. The company offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.