Supplier Quality Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Titchfield; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eaton Corporation's aerospace operations in the UK are seeking an experienced supplier quality auditor to assess and control the supplier base in line with regulatory and contractual requirements. You will audit supplier quality management systems, approve suppliers, and drive corrective actions and supplier development.

The role requires aerospace regulatory knowledge (EASA Part 21, AS/EN9100), proven auditing capability, and strong communication skills.

Formación

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing with knowledge of EASA Part 21 and AS/EN9100.
• Auditing suppliers in electro-mechanical and mechanical engineering.
• Proven ability to supervise corrective actions and improvements with suppliers.
• Supplier evaluation and development experience, preferably in a lead role.
• Proficient with Excel and Word; ability to learn new software.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate the supplier base using Supplier Quality Assessment techniques and audits.
• Approve suppliers by desktop reviews or on-site audits of the supplier's Quality Management System.
• Conduct supplier audits against business and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Regulatory, Customer and Business requirements are flowed to suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Develop and deliver training programs (internal & external).
• Participate in resolving issues with suppliers relating to manufacture, quality and communication.
• Authorize concessions in line with Company and Customer requirements.
• Ensure non-conformances are flowed down to suppliers and resolved within timeframe.
• Maintain supplier/sub-contractor specifications, standards and records in ERP.
• Provide external and internal auditing authority to accept or reject suppliers.

Conocimientos

Aerospace auditing

Supplier audits

Supplier development

Regulatory knowledge

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Auditor qualifications

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

ERP system

Excel

Word

Descripción del empleo

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.

Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.

We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

What you’ll do:

To assess and control the supplier base to Eaton Aerospace Limited in accordance with business, contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the supply base using Supplier Quality Assessment techniques – audit, questionnaire, metrices, etc.
• Approve Suppliers by conducting “desktop” and/or liaising with Supplier Development in completing on-site audits of the suppliers Quality Management System.
• Conduct supplier audits against business and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that Regulatory, Customer and Business requirements are flowed to suppliers and sub-contractors
• Develop and deliver training programs (internal & external).
• Participate in resolving issues with suppliers and sub-contractors relating to manufacture, quality, handling and communications.
• Authorise concessions in line with Company & Customer requirements.
• Ensure non-conformances are flowed down to suppliers and are resolved within timeframe.
• Maintain and update supplier or sub-contractor specifications and standards
• Maintain Supplier SPC records.
• Maintain Supplier records/approvals on ERP system.
• Provide external and internal Auditing with authority to accept or reject proposed suppliers.
• Facilitate Material Review Boards, RCCA Investigations, Quality Councils and other cross functional reviews as required

Qualifications:

• Degree/BTEC/HND in engineering related discipline – experience may be taken in lieu of qualification

Skills:

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, with a sound working knowledge of aerospace regulatory and quality requirements EASA Part 21 and AS/EN9100.
• Practical experience of auditing Suppliers within the Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical engineering industry.
• Proven ability to supervise corrective actions and improvement activities with Suppliers.
• Supplier evaluation and development experience, preferably in a lead role.
• Sound practical experience with Excel and Word. Ability to learn the use of new business software.
• Strong knowledge of problem solving tools
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and to organise and work closely with others.
• Shall have tack and capacity to meet with Senior Management with understanding of the varying conventions applied.
• Qualified Auditor

No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship now or in the future.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.