Supplier Quality Engineer

Belcan; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Lincoln to manage non-conformances, containment, and supplier interactions for blades and vanes in the SGT business. You will work with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards and drive improvements.

The role requires a solid engineering background with aerospace or equivalent experience, knowledge of GD&T, and proficiency in quality tools such as 8D, RCA, and FMEA. IT skills including Excel are desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering background in a relevant field (R&D, manufacturing) and experience resolving supplier quality issues end-to-end.
• Proficiency with inspection methodologies and capability.
• Aerospace or similar industry experience and GD&T understanding.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and SQM processes.

Responsibilities

• Engage with suppliers to resolve process-related issues, including non-conformance management and containment.
• Oversee supplier quality performance, including corrective and preventive actions and risk mitigation.
• Drive quality improvement programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold standards.

Skills

Engineering background

RCA & 8D

Quality methods

ISO9001

GD&T

Data analysis Excel

Education

Engineering degree or time served

Tools

Quality tools (8D, FMEA)

GD&T interpretation

Job description

Hours per Day- 8 hrs and Hours per Week- 40

Our Client is an Energy technology company are seeking to recruit SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER at Lincoln location. The role is for a contract position of 6 months Inside IR35. Our client has 150-year legacy of innovation and will focus on energy transformation, new technologies, decarbonization and Innovative leading-edge technology.

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for blades and vanes (BV) supporting our Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business, you will be part of a growing team in a position that entails a large responsibility!

Your day will be filled with interesting supplier interactions such as; addressing, processing and containing non-conformances, utilising your quality experience with tools such as 8D, RCA’s and 5 why’s, analysing data for trends and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate internally with experienced cross-functional teams to uphold client Energy quality standards, while fostering strong relationships with our valued suppliers.

How You’ll Make an Impac t

As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be involved in Supplier Involvement and Collaboration: Engage with suppliers to help resolve process related issues, including non-conformance management and containment.

You will Oversee supplier quality performance, including corrective and preventive actions, initiate quality improvement programs/initiatives and risk mitigation measures.

What You Bring

• Supplier Quality Engineer will have solid background in Engineering, R&D, or manufacturing is required (time served or degree qualified) and dealing with unexpected supplier quality issues from beginning to end.
• Knowledge of inspection methodologies and capability.
• Aerospace or similar industry experience.
• Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Knowledge in gas turbine blade/vane machining, casting and/or surface coating technology would be highly desirable. IT skills including excel/data manipulation.
• Proficiency in quality methods (5 why, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management, with a focus on product functionality, delivery/cost, and resource constraints.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and Quality Control routines.
• Understanding and application of ISO9001:2015