Supplier Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Warwick to enhance product quality at suppliers. Responsibilities include managing supplier non-conformance issues, leading product qualification activities, and ensuring quality systems meet standards. Candidates should have technical training in engineering and familiarity with quality management systems. This role requires in-office presence at least 3 days a week, with possible travel to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Technical training or further education in quality, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO9001) and Supplier Quality Management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple problem investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Qualification Activities at Suppliers.
• Manage and resolve supplier non-conformance issues.
• Develop supplier capability to meet current and future requirements.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO9001)

Manufacturing processes

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Technical training in quality, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Role: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Warwick

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months +

Rate: £35-£55 P/hr Umbrella DOE

Snapshot of Your Day

As a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer, your day will involve engaging interactions with suppliers, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met and foster strong relationships with our suppliers.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead Product Qualification Activities at Suppliers - Product and Process Qualifications (PPQs)
• Contain, manage, and resolve quality issues relating to supplier non-conforming components identified at our clients' assembly facilities, warehouses, or customers globally
• Manage suppliers to properly handle non-conformance issues
• Assist with process improvements
• Lead supplier root cause investigations and corrective actions through Problem Resolution process
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing capability issues within the supply chain to ensure business continuity
• Identify and support cost reduction opportunities through interaction with the Supply Chain/Strategic Business
• Audit existing and potential suppliers to determine manufacturing capability and ensure quality systems are in place
• Develop supplier capability to meet current and future requirements
• Interact with customer-facing businesses to investigate potential product non-conformances, manufacturing development, and improvement via regular in-person presence at supplier sites

What You Bring

• Required: Technical training or further education in quality, mechanical, or electrical engineering
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM), and Quality Control routines
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Demonstrated ability to work with design engineering organization to ensure parts are manufacturable
• Proven ability to manage multiple problem investigations simultaneously
• Self-motivated attitude and ownership of projects
• Ability to project manage Product and Process Qualifications and unexpected Supplier Quality Issues from beginning to end
• Knowledge of inspection methodologies and assessment of inspection capability
• Experience working with or at manufacturing facilities
• Experience working with critical parts (e.g., disc, shaft, complex assemblies)

Preferred

• Proven track record of applying quality improvement processes and tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
• SAP experience

Working Requirements

• In-office presence - minimum 3 days per week
• No legal travel regulations
• Travel to suppliers up to 50%

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