Supplier Quality Engineer

Andrecruit Group Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance quality processes in the Dorset area. This permanent role focuses on collaborating with suppliers to implement best practices, drive standardization, and reduce defects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, with knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and AS9100. You'll be responsible for conducting audits, managing non-conformances, and utilizing problem-solving tools like 8D and FMEA. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will lead to significant improvements in quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardisation on processes and continuous improvement.
• Conduct shop floor audits and resolve customer issues.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

AS9100

Problem Solving

Self-motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC Qualification

Tools

8D

5WHY

ISHIKAWA

FMEA

Job description

JOB- Supplier Quality Engineer

LOCATION- Dorset

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- GBP40,000-GBP45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer on a permanent basis in the Dorset area to provide support to the Quality department and co-ordinate with suppliers to implement best practices to reduce variation with defects and reduce waste.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC qualified beneficial or experience working in similar role
• 2 years experience in Manufacturing Environment
• Good knowledge of APQP/PPAP would be beneficial
• AS9100 experience beneficial
• Self-motivated individual
• Right first time approach
• Ability to work calmly under pressure

The Supplier Quality Engineer role will involve:

• Drive standardisation on processes along with waste elimination and continuous improvement
• Working on NPI products and supplier quality development, implementing new processes
• Deal with internal non-conformances, ensure suspect stock is quarantined/handsorted/ reworked/scrapped and implement corrective actions as required.
• Produce and input data for weekly and monthly management review meetings, including investigation of quality issues from the previous week.
• Conduct shop floor audits and sample inspections determined by the Quality Manager as required.
• Completion of Initial Sample Inspection Reports, Capability Studies and R&R studies as required.
• Collating material compliance data, report writing where necessary
• Resolve customer issues in a timely manner
• Champion problem solving with use of RCA tools such as 8D, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA, FMEA's
• Succeed in driving down rejects eliminating system errors and reduce overall cost of Quality
• Monitor output, quality & scrap rates. Improving OTD performance
• Maintain records of products and approved suppliers
• Continually improve QMS processes

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV to find out more, along with your availability and your salary expectation.