Supplier Quality Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance quality assurance across multiple projects. This role involves identifying improvement opportunities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing risks within the supply chain. The company promotes a flexible working environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a strong commitment to employee development. Join a team where your expertise will contribute to significant advancements in aerospace, defense, and security, and help shape the future of the industry.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Discounted Gym Membership

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality auditing experience in the Supply Chain environment.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes and AS9100/ISO9001.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in the External Supply Chain.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Revision D and manage Supply Chain risks.

Skills

Governance

Continuous Improvement

Electronic Manufacturing Processes

Quality Metrics Production

Non Conformance Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience in Defence Electronics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

APQP

PPAP

8D

PFMEAs

Lean

5S

Root Cause Analysis

DMAIC

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

At Leonardo, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to come and join our team.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

You will join our Supplier Quality Assurance team providing quality assurance and continuous improvement advice and support to multiple project areas of the business and the supply chain.

What you will do as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer:

• The identification and implementation of IPT Improvement opportunities within the External Supply Chain.
• Ensure Supply Chain risks and opportunities are identified, mitigated and exploited as required.
• Ensure compliance to AS9100 Revision D with particular emphasis on the Process Effectiveness (PEAR) requirements and joint assessments.
• The identification and delivery of internal Procurement Improvement opportunities in order to support both delivery and cost benefits.
• The implementation of Supplier Failure Review Boards in order to drive IPT Improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation of the Supplier Surveillance Plan to maintain the strategic and proactive approach to Supply Chain management.
• Support, as required, Generic Capability Reviews in the External Supply Chain.
• Support, as required, all adhoc Procurement and External Supply issues.

What we need from you:

• A Bachelor's Degree [or equivalent] in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly "complex" industry.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes (IPC trained preferable).
• Experience of producing key Quality/ Supply Chain metrics to support the analytical approach to continuous improvement.
• Experience of working within a Project Team Environment.
• Experience of proactive management of Non Conformance within the External Supply Chain.
• Experience of deploying various Tools and Techniques i.e. APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root cause analysis, DMAIC, First Article Verifications.
• Familiar with Procurement disciplines within the Defence Electronics and Manufacturing industry.
• Awareness of contributing factors such as regulatory requirements for the External Supply Chain.
• Ability to identify and deliver change programs in the External Supply Chain.
• Able to demonstrate a range of organisational skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• At least 5 years' experience of quality auditing, including within the Supply Chain environment. (preferably Lead Audit trained).
• Computer literate, ability to use, review and interrogate data held on the management system (SAP). Prepare reports in line with company processes (MS Office etc).
• Communication skills, ability to deliver detailed information to customers at all levels within the business (e.g. attend high-level meetings, deliver clear and concise presentations).
• Experience with US Prime Contractors / Government contracts.

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo:

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning.
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid