Supplier Quality Engineer

Survitec Group Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a proactive team as a Supplier Quality Engineer, where you will ensure quality processes are followed and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the chance to work closely with various departments, ensuring that products and services meet customer requirements. You'll engage in quality excellence, resolve issues, and support new product introductions, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. The company values your development and offers a rewarding career path, making it more than just a job—it's your career.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Additional day off for birthday

Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit

Enhanced maternity & paternity package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quality environments within supply chain and manufacturing.
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality excellence aligned with supply quality standards.
• Resolve quality issues and implement action plans.
• Support NPI team and manage production KPIs.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Problem Solving

Quality Standards (AS9100, ISO9001:2015)

Data Management

Continuous Improvement

MS Office Suite

Process Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

PPAP/APQP

PFMEA

NCR System

Job description

Vacancy Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Vacancy Location: Ellesmere Port

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role:

Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our proactive team based in Ellesmere Port.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with all areas of our business ensuring that quality processes are followed and that the culture of quality is at the forefront of our approach to production and new product introductions (NPI).

You will ensure products and services meet customer requirements by facilitating, training, and supporting the business in the deployment of quality improvement initiatives. You’ll manage KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximize success.

Additionally, the role supports purchasing and inspection and operates with production and new product introduction. You’ll provide quality engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques and alignment to quality standards.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure quality excellence throughout to ensure our approach is aligned to our supply quality standards: AS9100 and ISO9001:2015
• Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
• Effectively communicate and reinforce the business's commitment to quality excellence.
• Use best practice quality tools such as PPAP/APQP and 8D problem resolution
• Work closely with the NPI team to ensure pre-production processes are supported and quality information is gathered and reported before product release.
• Participate in the use of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) where required.
• Maintain, manage, and improve non-conformance reporting (NCR) system and allocation of tasks as part of ongoing QMS processes and any reviews.
• Apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools and define, manage, and report on the production key performance indicators (KPIs)

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast-paced but incredibly rewarding.

This is not just another job; this is your career.

About You:

Essential criteria:

• Extensive experience in quality environments within supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, marine, or defence sectors.
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Practical knowledge of quality standards and quality problem-solving tools
• Proven experience of Production Quality Engineering and Control within a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience of process management and the identification & removal of waste
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Passion for customer satisfaction & soft skills and Process-oriented profile
• Strong influencing skills & team player
• Highly proactive; willing to champion change and drive simplification.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Good analytical skills and data management
• Willingness to travel on a global basis on occasion as required

Why You Should Work for Us:

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec is the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land, and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with a presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy, and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.

Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly, because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.