Supplier Quality Engineer

Yunex Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Poole is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier quality in manufacturing and field services. The role demands collaboration with various teams to implement preventive actions, auditing, and support in supplier development. Candidates should possess strong engineering qualifications and experience in applying quality methods and analytical tools. The position offers competitive salary, a 37.5-hour work week, and generous holiday entitlement, fostering a progressive and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

26 days of holiday, increasing with service

Flexible benefits package

Continuous training and learning opportunities

Excellent pension match up to 10%

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management within a manufacturing or civil engineering environment.
• Track record of engaging in new product development.
• Ability to implement SQM requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and improve supplier quality across Manufacturing and Field Service organizations.
• Develop root cause and corrective action (RCA) plans.
• Collaborate in new product introduction to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Quality methods application

Supplier development experience

Analytical tools knowledge

Procurement processes knowledge

Collaboration and communication skills

Education

Engineering qualifications (HNC or Degree)

Tools

ISO9001 knowledge

ISO19011 audit certification (preferred)

Job description

• First line of support when there is a supplier quality issue. Works with the Supplier, Manufacturing, Field and Supply Base teams to develop a root cause and corrective action (RCA) plan within the required timeframe, while implementing containment and immediate mitigation to ensure minimal customer disruption.
• Follow up on all open RCA's with the Supply Base to ensure timely and robust conclusion.
• Provide input to weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting and ensure attendance at the key operational meetings.
• Qualifies and approves suppliers in cooperation with Commodity Managers, and plans and executes supplier audits including follow up of audit measures.
• Collaborates in the new product introduction process to ensure that the supply base has the correct and aligned specification required to deliver through volume production.
• Drives performance and continuous improvement management and collaborates in supplier development programs.
• Feed into the Commodity Supplier Dashboards to detect and analyse non-conformance patterns and communicate with supplier. Supports sustainable problem solving and root-cause analysis.
  Quality Experience within a manufacturing or civil engineering environment
• Audit experience - certified to ISO19011 or equivalent preferred but not essential as training can be given.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality management system or similar.
• Practical knowledge of production technology e.g. industrial level electronics assembly or manufacturing
• Demonstrated approach to the application of quality methods and analytical tools e.g. APQP, Six Sigma, RCA, 5Y, 8D etc.
• Track record of early engagement and close collaboration in new product development.
• A good knowledge of Procurement processes and experience working alongside Commodity/Category managers.
• Engineering qualifications, HNC or Degree preferred.
  At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.
• Our Commitment: At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what's right for the world by employing the people who live in it. At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Supplier Quality Engineer. The successful applicant will ensure and improve supplier quality for the UK Yunex Traffic business across our Manufacturing and Field Service organisations. As a member of the procurement team, they will implement SQM requirements regarding preventive actions, technical specifications, auditing, qualification and development of suppliers, while acting as the SQM contact in cross‑functional teams.
• We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users. Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.
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• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus.
• Continuous training and learning opportunities to support career development.
• 26 days of holiday, increasing up to 29 with length of service.
• 37.5-hour working week plus paid overtime and unsociable hours uplift.
• Excellent pension, with matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
• Flexible benefits package to suit your personal needs.
• Investment in personal development and support for membership of professional institutions.