Supplier Quality Engineer

Fuel Recruitment Limited; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to uphold industry standards and drive quality improvement within supplier operations in Gosport. This role involves overseeing quality assurance activities, managing non-conformance issues, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a lead auditor or experienced in conducting audits.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• Hands-on quality engineering experience in an AS9100-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality assurance activities for compliance with requirements.
• Lead resolution of internal non-conformances using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Conduct evaluations, audits, and approval processes for suppliers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Auditing

Communication

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Do you have a strong commitment to quality within supply chain operations?
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our proactive team based in Gosport. This role offers a great opportunity to influence supplier performance, uphold industry standards, and support ongoing quality enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee product quality assurance activities to ensure alignment with customer and regulatory requirements, including the application of specific process controls and adherence to certifications.
• Lead the resolution of internal non-conformances using structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa).
• Validate and authorize documentation for product release, such as Certificates of Conformance and First Article Inspection Reports.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes through the entire project lifecycle.
• Conduct evaluations, audits, and approval processes for suppliers.
• Support contract review procedures with a quality-focused approach.
• Gather and present key performance indicators for regular business reviews.
• Promote a strong quality culture by driving awareness and accountability for continuous improvement across the organization.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Qualified as a lead auditor or experienced in conducting both internal and supplier audits.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• Hands-on quality engineering experience in an AS9100-regulated production or project setting.
• Proficiency with root cause analysis and managing non-conformance issues.
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, capable of conveying complex technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable presenting data and analysis, particularly around corrective actions and process improvements.