Supplier Quality Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company

Ipswich

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance – every other Friday

30 days annual leave

Pension with life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Program

Textron University training

Eye care scheme

Perks at Work discounts

Onsite golf course and football pitch

Job summary

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, part of Textron Specialized Vehicles, is searching for a Supplier Quality Engineer in Ipswich. You will drive quality across the supplier base, perform incoming inspections, and lead corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes root‑cause analysis, PFMEA/PPAP readiness, and KPI driven improvement. Responsibilities include logging issues, supporting line teams, and ensuring conformance to drawings and specs while maintaining robust supplier

Qualifications

Minimum two years in a quality environment.
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with ISO9001 quality systems.
Experience in supplier audits and PPAP/APQP activities.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Own supplier measurement processes and inspect incoming goods to drawings and specs.
Log supplier quality issues and issue corrective actions.
Work with production on supplier-related line failures.
Control non-conforming materials and document rejections.
Provide quality support to internal teams and suppliers.
Lead Root Cause Analysis and RCCA to improve supplier performance.
Review quality history, PFMEA, and PPAP readiness for NPI.
Monitor supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

ISO9001 knowledge

Supplier audits

PFMEA/APQP/PPAP

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Engineering/Quality degree advantageous

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer – Job Number 343822

About Us

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side‑by‑side, all‑terrain vehicles, professional turf‑care equipment, and ground support equipment.

At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf‑care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high‑quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.

We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Company in Ipswich, Suffolk.

About the Role

This role is responsible for driving quality performance across the supplier base through incoming inspection activities, supplier quality assurance, problem resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will help ensure the consistent supply of high‑quality components that meet engineering, manufacturing and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Owning supplier measurement processes and inspecting incoming goods to engineering drawings and specifications to confirm conformance;
Logging all supplier quality issues and where appropriate issuing requests for corrective / preventative action;
Working with production line personnel for supplier related line failures;
Logging all supplier quality issues and controlling non‑conforming products;
Provide quality‑related technical support and guidance to internal departments, suppliers and other stakeholders;
Driving FMA activities reviewing quality history, design & PFMEA as required to ensure engineering commodity Design Verification Plan robustness;
Reviewing warranty data, investigating RCCA aiming for highest customer satisfaction;
Analyze supplier and quality performance to identify trends, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives;
Review engineering drawings, specifications and quality documentation to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and company requirements;
Lead problem resolution and root cause activity with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply of assured parts;
The returning, tracking, and documenting of rejected goods to suppliers;
Interfacing with various engineers & departments to ensure suppliers are fully supporting effective operations;
Develop quality planning APQP/PPAP activity plans for new projects and supplier visits;
Management of PPAP activities, including parts readiness, agreeing part quality standards & part approvals;
Supplier audit & assessment conducted against programme timing;
Support and participate in internal quality system and process audits, as required;
Ensuring application approvals are complete with relative parties with identified with PPAP & NPI;
Support purchasing strategy through quality planning and data analysis development;
Own, monitor and present key supplier quality performance metrics, including supplier PPM, corrective actions, non‑conforming material trends, PPAP status and other relevant KPI data, including at the company’s M4 meeting;
Recommend and support improvements to quality processes, procedures, documentation and data collection systems;
Other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

Educated to a minimum of HNC level (or equivalent) in an Engineering or other relevant technical discipline;
A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline would be advantageous;
A minimum of two years’ relevant experience within a Quality environment is essential;
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications;
Good working knowledge of quality standards and systems, including ISO9001 or the equivalent standard;
Ability to successfully conduct supplier‑based audits and support procurement onboarding;
Knowledge of quality improvement and problem‑solving tools (e.g. 8D, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP etc.);
Strong analytical, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills;
Effective team player with the ability to work collaboratively across functions;
Capable of exerting influence and personal authority;
Confident with excellent communication skills;
Self‑motivated and customer oriented.