Supplier Quality Engineer

Certain Advantage; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation based in Stevenage is seeking Supplier Quality Engineers with robust experience in audits and supplier quality assurance. The role involves conducting quality audits, managing supplier inspections, and ensuring compliance with the highest standards, particularly in the defence, aerospace, or automotive sectors. Ideal candidates will be trained auditors with a strong engineering background. Competitive rates at £45 per hour, with a hybrid work model, make this an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential.
• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering would be desirable.
• Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier quality audits and surveillance activities.
• Identify and document non-conformities in manufacturing processes.
• Provide analysis and summary reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Trained auditor to AS9100

Experienced in conducting Quality Audits

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of product lifecycle management

Continuous improvement awareness

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

SAP QM system

Metrology equipment

Excel

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Supplier Quality Engineers.

A strong background of Supplier Quality Engineering / Auditing is required. Defence, Aerospace or Automotive industries would be great.

Rate:£45.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'

Location: Stevenage or Bolton - depending on your preference

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be 1-2 days per week onsite and the rest working remote

Duration: 6 or 12 Months initially with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Interview process: One stage video interview

Supplier Quality Engineers Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality auditor to join the Supplier Quality Assurance team, supporting assurance of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical suppliers

This opportunity provides the chance to work within a dynamic quality team. The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits / surveillance activities to drive future process control. In addition, where applicable carry out inspection / verification activities to support the delivery of conforming production hardware. While ensuring adherence to our customer and supplier requirements.

The Role

• Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools
• Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards
• Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality control activities
• Communicate findings to relevant departments / stakeholders and work cross functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of our products
• Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status linked to applicable suppliers
• Provide non-conformance, root cause & corrective action data analysis and summary reports into senior stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential
• Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance
• Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering would be desirable
• Experienced quality professional within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering
• Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing
• Ideally defence, automotive or aerospace experience
• Familiarity with GD&T and able to use a variety of metrology equipment (where applicable)
• Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle management
• Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements
• Experience is NADCAP is desirable
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them