Supplier Quality Engineer

Fortescue; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A zero-emission power technology leader based in Kidlington is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. The role involves overseeing supplier quality activities while collaborating with various departments to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of conforming products. Ideal candidates will have experience in automotive or motorsport, strong problem-solving skills, and a formal engineering qualification. The position offers a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, pension, and health insurance.

Benefits

Fortescue Zero bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus additional public holidays

Childcare Benefits

Free on-site gym access

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Automotive or Motorsport.
• Experience in Problem Solving, NCR, Concessions, and Supplier Audits.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Quality activities including Supplier Assessments, Audits, and Visits.
• Drive activities associated with specific non-conforming products and problem resolution.
• Support development and implementation of a supplier performance monitoring system.

Skills

Problem Solving

Supplier Audits

Communication

Team Player

Education

Formal engineering qualification (e.g. HNC/D, Degree, apprenticeship)

Tools

ISO9001

IATF16949

VDA

Job description

The Power of Now

Fortescue Zero's mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Kidlington based Supplier Quality department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

Responsibility for the Supplier Quality activities across a variety of commodities, within the programmes assigned. Working closely with Programme Management, Engineering and Procurement to fix Supplier-related problems and develop a supply chain that is fit for purpose and delivering conforming product on time, every time.

What you will do

• Lead Supplier Quality activities within the supply chain including Supplier Assessments, Audits and Visits, and supporting the Supplier producing what we need.
• Problem Solving: drive activities associated with specific non-conforming product, containments, root cause analysis and problem resolution utilising such techniques as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc, leading to a robust Permanent Corrective Action.
• Supply Chain Management: support the development and implementation of a supplier performance monitoring system and other policies to drive continual improvement in the supply chain and on-board new suppliers.
• Drive quality performance reviews and Lesson Learned activities.
• Act as the day-day point of contact for Quality concerns caused by Supply Chain within programme and / or commodity responsibility.

About You

• A passion for fast-pace, high-performance and success-driven environments.
• Experience in Problem Solving, NCR, Concessions and Supplier Audits.
• Significant experience in Automotive or Motorsport.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally if and when required.
• A formal engineering qualification (e.g. HNC/D, Degree, apprenticeship) with proven experience of working in a Supplier Quality role or an Engineering role.
• Good communication skills and being a good team player.
• Knowledge of quality systems and tools such as ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA or similar is required.
• Experience in reviewing PPAP and leading APQP is desirable.

What's In It For You?

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Not near-zero

Not net-zero.

We are Fortescue Zero

Our Commitment

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.