Supplier Quality Engineer

Active Staff; Andover; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Bi-annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + BH

Company Christmas Closure

Birthday gift vouchers

Perk box discounts

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Job summary

Active Staff are partnered with an innovative electronics manufacturer in Andover seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality and own the quality strategy. You will work closely with suppliers, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing to ensure materials meet specifications and releases are correctly managed.

The role involves audits, FAIs and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering robust supplier quality performance in a challenging manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality management experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and managing quality issues.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001; ISO 13485 and/or AS 9100 desirable.
• Experience with NCRs, SCARs, corrective actions, FAIs and supplier audits.
• A practical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality complaints, returns and NCRs/SCARs.
• Investigate manufacturing rejects and determine conformity to specifications.
• Monitor supplier performance and incoming material quality.
• Conduct FAIs and support new product/material introductions.
• Perform initial and ongoing supplier audits.
• Manage supplier changes, including product changes and end-of-life.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on development and changes.
• Release non-conforming materials after investigation and risk assessment.
• Produce regular quality reports, including defect trends and Pareto analysis.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
• Create and maintain incoming goods inspection templates.
• Visit suppliers to investigate quality issues and conduct audits

Job description

Active Staff are proud to be partnered with an Innovative, award winning Electronics Manufacturer in Andover who are on the lookout for a Supplier Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the company's quality strategy, taking ownership of supplier quality and working closely with suppliers, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing teams.

Monday - Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00

Friday: 08:30 – 15:30

Benefits for the Supplier Quality Engineer:

• Free onsite parking
• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Company Christmas Closure
• Birthday gift vouchers
• Discounts to high street retailers and more through Perk box
• Life Assurance
• Sick Pay

The role of the Supplier Quality Engineer:

• Managing supplier quality complaints, returns and NCRs/SCARs.
• Investigating manufacturing rejects and determining whether materials/components meet specification.
• Monitoring supplier performance and incoming material quality.
• Conducting First Article Inspections (FAIs) and supporting new product/material introductions.
• Conducting initial and ongoing supplier audits.
• Managing supplier changes, including product changes and end-of-life situations.
• Working with Engineering and R&D on product development and engineering changes.
• Supporting the release of non-conforming materials following investigation and risk assessment.
• Producing regular quality reports, including defect trends and Pareto analysis.
• Supporting supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
• Creating and maintaining incoming goods inspection templates.
• Visiting suppliers when required to investigate quality issues and conduct audits

Experience of the Supplier Quality Engineer:

• 3+ years' experience in quality management within an industrial manufacturing/product development environment.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and managing quality issues.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, with ISO 13485 and/or AS 9100 highly desirable.
• Experience with NCRs, SCARs, corrective actions, FAIs and supplier audits.
• A practical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint