Supplier Quality Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Larbert; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to spearhead supplier qualification and drive quality improvements. This role involves managing audits, ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and IATF 16949, and leading crisis management for quality incidents. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant engineering degree and have a strong background in supplier quality management systems. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainability and innovation in the transportation sector, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of mobility.

Benefits

Generous salary package

Flexible work options

Ongoing training and tuition subsidies

Annual leave increasing with tenure

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Meditation sessions

Qualifications

• Experience in QA audit/engineering in an automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and audits to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teams on quality standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/Degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

ISO9001

IATF 16949

SPC

RCCA

PPAP

8D

5S

Six Sigma

DFMEA

PFMEA

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We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are committed to sustainability. Through our Sustainability Pledge, we guide our daily actions and long-term planning to create a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey, visit our website. Our diverse, dynamic, and resourceful team members embrace challenges daily, making us a successful international company.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the qualification and continuous improvement of suppliers for our products. Responsibilities include managing supplier audits, driving quality improvements, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO9001 and IATF 16949, leading crisis management for quality incidents, supporting reliability investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on testing and implementation. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, QA audit experience in automotive, and strong knowledge of supplier quality management systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Lead qualification of all new ADL suppliers within a specific region and ensure periodic re-certification; maintain an up-to-date Approved Supplier List (ASL).
2. Agree on required PPAP levels for new suppliers and complete initial PPAPs using the AD Workbook.
3. Experience with APQP is advantageous.
4. Develop and implement a supplier audit schedule aligned with NPD projects and Group Procurement cost reduction activities; conduct audits onsite.
5. Evaluate and improve supplier quality management systems to ensure consistent quality; update audit schedules as needed.
6. Develop and implement continuous supplier audit schedules supporting cost reduction goals.
7. Set and manage individual supplier quality improvement targets.
8. Lead crisis management for major supplier-related quality incidents, responding swiftly to escalations and implementing containment measures.
9. Collaborate with AD Reliability team on failure investigations, driving root cause analysis and preventive actions.
10. Prepare supplier quality and reliability performance data for meetings and follow up on actions.
11. Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers on alternative specifications, testing, and implementation to meet quality standards.
12. Lead all Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
13. Ensure prevention of repeat defects using 8D methodology.
14. Assess and improve supplier process capability.
15. Develop and publish supplier performance reports and metrics via QlikView.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• HNC/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• QA audit/engineering experience in automotive environment.
• Understanding of key quality standards such as ISO9001 and IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management tools: SPC, RCCA, PPAP, 8D, 5S, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFMEA.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing skills.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Generous salary package reflecting your experience.
• 37-hour workweek with flexible options for work/life balance.
• Ongoing training and tuition subsidies for external courses.
• Annual leave increasing with tenure.
• Pension scheme for future planning.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support on personal issues.
• Additional benefits: cycle to work, gym discounts, meditation sessions.

OUR WHY:

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

Driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead sustainable on-road mass transportation evolution, and our mission is to deliver safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable bus and coach solutions.

NEXT STEPS:

If you're interested, please complete our online application form and attach your CV. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

If you are an internal applicant, inform your manager and HR before applying. For alternative application methods, call [phone] or email us.