Supplier Quality Engineer

Talent Engineering; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineering Consultant to enhance quality assurance in the aerospace sector. This role involves managing supplier quality issues, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a background in engineering, and experience in quality control processes. Join a dynamic team that values proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement, while enjoying flexible working arrangements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control roles and ISO9001 environments.
• Proficient in using electrical test equipment and reading detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality issues and initiate corrective actions.
• Conduct audits and perform failure analysis on returned products.

Skills

ISO9001 experience

AS9100 knowledge

Electrical test equipment

Reading detailed drawings

Internal Auditor qualification

SharePoint IT systems

ERP systems (IFS)

MS Office proficiency

Inspection processes

Education

NC/BTEC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

NC/BTEC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

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Principal Engineering Consultant specialising in the supply of Engineering Professionals within Aerospace and other sectors

Summary

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer is responsible for identifying opportunities for improving all quality aspects of business systems and production-related activities. Investigating customer returns and identifying systemic opportunities for improvement across the business.

Duties

1. Manage and deal with supplier quality issues by liaising closely with internal departments, suppliers, and third parties.
2. Initiate Supplier Corrective Actions Requests (SCARs) and review corrective actions, understanding root causes; implement effective corrective actions using tools such as 8D or 5Y.
3. Drive and manage root cause analysis (RCA) activities internally.
4. Manage activities across the value stream(s), including non-conformance system completion.
5. Perform internal and external audits to ensure conformance of documentation, products, and processes.
6. Review, complete, and verify First Article Inspections.
7. Undertake failure analysis on returned products, generating data and analysis that contribute to accurate 8D reporting, corrective action, and root cause analysis for improvement.
8. Analyze internal production process failures, working closely with production teams.

Qualifications

NC/BTEC in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience in a quality control role.

Experience and Skills

• Experience working in an ISO9001 environment and working knowledge of AS9100.
• Experience using electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters is an advantage.
• Experience reading and understanding detailed drawings is essential.
• Qualified Internal Auditor preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint IT systems and ERP systems like IFS is a benefit.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Numeric and computer literate.
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience in inspection processes.

Personal Attributes

A proactive, analytical self-starter capable of prioritizing and managing workload effectively. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail. Able to deliver accurate and focused responsibilities.

Works as part of a central quality team of 7 members.

Flexible working arrangements / Hybrid working.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance and Engineering

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Aviation, and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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