Supplier Quality Engineer

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Supplier Quality Engineer, where you'll monitor and improve supplier quality for high-standard components in engine manufacturing. This dynamic role supports business objectives through excellent quality practices, offering competitive salary and great employee benefits, including 33 days’ holiday and onsite healthcare.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday

Access to onsite gym

In-house doctor and dentist

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts with high street retailers

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engine operation, preferably in an off-highway environment.
• Trained auditor with experience of engine component manufacture and automotive quality systems.
• Familiar with ISO9001:2015, IATF16949, APQP, and PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier quality for components.
• Audit suppliers with PPAP and resolve issues using statistical analysis tools.
• Manage supplier quality for current product parts focused on Castings.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Statistical Analysis

Teamwork

Autonomy

Job description

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About the role:

Power Systems is a business unit within the JCB Group responsible for the design, development, and manufacture of engines for both JCB and OEM applications.

Due to an exciting period of growth, we have released the role for a Supplier Quality Engineer for our award-winning engines. Reporting into the Quality Manager this position will join our professional, dynamic team to support the delivery of business objectives through the development and implementation of excellent quality practices.

What does this roleinvolve day to day?

• You’ll monitor, control and continuously improve supplier quality to ensure components brought into the assembly plant are consistently to a high standard
• You’ll audit suppliers including PPAP, coordination of 8D resolution, and use of statistical analysis tools to verify suppliers’ processes are to an acceptable standard.
• You’ll demonstrate extensive knowledge of supplier improvement across a range of manufacturing methodologies.
• Supplier Quality Management of Current Product parts focussed on Castings based commodity (Blocks / Heads / Flywheel / Gearcase and manifolds

This will be suited to you if

• You have knowledge of engine operation, preferably in an off-highway environment.
• You’re a trained auditor with extensive proven experience of engine component manufacture and automotive quality systems.
• You’re familiar with ISO9001:2015 and IATF16949 as well as fully conversant with AIAG Core Tools & CQI Special process Manuals.
• Proficient in APQP and PPAP processes.
• You demonstrate extensive knowledge of supplier improvement across a range of manufacturing methodologies particularly in Casting and Machining.
• You’re an excellent team worker with a passion for the product and the tenacity needed to see things through.
• You will be comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy.
• You are comfortable with regular travel both within the UK and overseas.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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