Supplier Quality Engineer

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Denham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme

4x salary Life Assurance

Lunchtime finish on a Friday

Personalised training and development plan

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupational Health team

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A British aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support mechanical suppliers from its Denham campus. Responsibilities include quality assurance, supplier audits, and ensuring products meet required standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and quality control, with a strong attention to detail and a passion for engineering. The role offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and extensive annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experienced in manufacturing, quality control, or auditing, specifically within aerospace or defense sectors.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and first article processes.
• Interests in engineering with a dedication to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality engineering support to supply chains.
• Influence supplier development for required standards.
• Audit suppliers for performance and compliance.

Skills

Understanding of machining and surface treatment processes

Experience in quality control or audits

Familiarity with manufacturing methods

Attention to detail

Commitment to high standards

Job description

Overview

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Why Work for Martin-Baker

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.

Responsibilities

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives. Join us on this mission as Supplier Quality Engineer focused with Mechanical suppliers, part of our Sourcing department and based in from our Denham campus. The role will involve traveling to supplier sites, as needed.

You’ll be responsible for providing quality engineering support to company supply chains, influencing supplier development to ensure that products are sourced to required quality standards and delivery conditions. This role will focus with mechanical business processes, including machine parts, fabrics, surface treatments and explosives. Using KPI indicators, you’ll measure and report on supplier performance levels, assisting colleagues from further Sourcing teams with the quality certification process of validating potential new suppliers, auditing both existing and new suppliers relating to their performance. Our suppliers that we proudly partner with are located within the UK and internationally. This role will provide interesting, rewarding and worthwhile learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Seasoned manufacturing, quality control or audit experience, with understanding of machining and surface treatment processes linked to product manufacturing. Understanding of quality assurance best practices within automative, aerospace or defence sectors.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and first article process/documentation details.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and production models with relevant supply chain experience.
• Commitment to the highest standards.
• Be curious and have an interest and enthusiasm for engineering.
• Have an eye for detail and getting things right.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Personalised training and development plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• Cycle to work scheme

Equal Opportunity

We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/