Supplier Quality Engineer

Wartsila; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to manage supplier quality, conduct audits, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Assurance. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage quality issues are essential. This role is subject to obtaining Security Clearance and requires the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience is preferable.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance with OE Manufacturers.
• Capability to read and write complex technical documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supplier Quality function and manage audits.
• Work with Procurement and Engineering on Supply Chain structure.
• Manage quality issues and coordinate APQP activities.

Skills

Good understanding of supply chain function

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Technical engineering knowledge

Ability to drive root cause actions

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Supplier Development Engineer reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager. The role, working within the Quality function, will be responsible for managing and developing suppliers, ensuring optimised levels of quality, cost and delivery performance driving continuous improvement to maximise business performance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Supplier Quality function including line management of a Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Complete Supplier Quality Management System audits for purposes of approving & maintaining a competent supplier base and working with suppliers to close out any audit findings.
• Work closely with Procurement and Engineering to establish the Supply Chain structure to meet the requirements of the full product lifecycle of products.
• Provide support for product development and NPI, including technical benchmarking, capability assessments, compliances reviews and risk assessment of potential sources of supply.
• Support value engineering and manufacturing process assessment and development activities.
• Support Design for Manufacture and Assembly activities between Wärtsilä and suppliers.
• Manage quality issues in conjunction with key stakeholders, resolving day to day problems.
• Ensuring effective containment and problem resolution for all non-conformances.
• Introduction of performance review processes including escalation, recovery planning and management reporting.
• Validate design and manufacture, part measurement and testing.
• Coordinate APQP activities, and manage projects with minimum supervision.
• Experience of working in a similar role, ideally in a highly regulated industry.

Qualifications and requirements

• Good understanding of the supply chain function operational model.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum relevant experience of 5 years is preferable.
• Proven background in Supplier Quality Assurance, having worked with supply chain to OE Manufacturers.
• Experience of operational management, manufacturing and ERP systems, including routings, BOMs, Concessions, Change Requests, etc.
• Good Technical Engineering knowledge, including ability to understand engineering drawing and standards.
• Proven experience of driving root cause and corrective/preventative action with Suppliers.
• Ability to develop realistic work plans, set personal goals that align with company goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to represent the company professionally, sharing ideas and information clearly at all levels.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English, and the ability to read and write complex technical documents in written English.
• The job is offered subject to successfully obtaining Security Clearance.
• Any applicants must have (and be able to evidence) the right to work in the UK.

About Wärtsilä Defence Solutions

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Ltd, WDSL, is part of the wider Wärtsilä Marine Business, which focuses on enhancing the business of its marine and oil & gas industry customers by providing innovative products and integrated solutions that are safe, environmentally sustainable, efficient, flexible and economically sound. We provide integrated shaft line systems, packages and products that offer lifecycle efficiency, decreased costs and reduced risks through the provision of reliable and environmentally sustainable products. Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more at www.wartsila.com.