Supplier Quality Assurance

Wabtec Corporation; Burton upon Trent; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LH Group (Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Field Based) to drive supplier quality across the base. You will audit suppliers, onboard new partners, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Ideal candidates have proven experience as a Quality Inspector/Technician, strong supplier relationship management, and the ability to read engineering drawings. UK work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Field-based role requiring travel to supplier sites.
• Experience as a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and improve supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with industry quality improvement tools and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a supplier audit system and schedules.
• Evaluate and assess the existing supply base.
• Approve and onboard new suppliers, ensuring quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and address issues (time, process, materials, cost).
• Resolve manufacturing and quality issues with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify root causes of quality issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Attend quality reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Measure supplier performance and drive improvement plans.
• Prepare essential supplier documentation for final customer FAIs.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Field based travel

Reading engineering drawings

Quality improvement tools

Supplier audits

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Field Based)

Salary: £Competitive

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 17:00pm, and Friday 08:00am to 12:30pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time,

How will you make a difference?

Are you a Quality Inspector or Technician looking to advance your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer! As a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our suppliers' products. You will work with a diverse range of suppliers, assess their performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you have experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, and a passion for enhancing quality standards, we want to hear from you.

What you will be doing…

• Develop and implement a supplier audit system and schedules.
• Evaluate and assess the existing supply base.
• Approve and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet our quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and address issues, considering time, process, materials, and cost.
• Play an active role in resolving manufacturing and quality-related issues with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to identify the root causes of quality issues.
• Attend reviews related to quality concerns and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Measure and track supplier performance and initiate improvement plans.
• Compile essential supplier documentation for final customer FAIs.

Are you an individual with the following?

• Happy to be field based, traveling to suppliers, using your vehicle car.
• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician role.
• Proven track record in managing and improving supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with industry and quality improvement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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