Supplier Quality Engineer

Morson Edge; Westhoughton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence industry leader is seeking a Supplier Quality Auditor to join the Quality Assurance team. The role involves conducting quality audits, verification of products, and ensuring adherence to standards. Candidates should have experience in mechanical or electronic engineering and be familiar with quality assurance methods. This position offers a hybrid working model and requires full UK security clearance. Excellent communication skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Trained auditor to AS9100 is ideal.
• Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance.
• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers.
• Conduct verification/inspection of products.
• Identify and document non-conformities.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Audits

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing

Electronics Engineering

Metrology Equipment

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Certified AS9100 Auditor

Tools

Excel

SAP QM System

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality auditor to join the Supplier Quality Assurance team at our defence client, 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

What we're looking for from you :

• Trained auditor to AS9100 is ideal
• Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance
• Experienced quality professional within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering
• Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing
• Ideally defence 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 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

Security Requirements

The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC) with no caveats. Due to the specialist nature of the role, it is expected that the individual may need to view confidential material subject to “UK Eyes Only” and therefore the vacancy is only available to UK nationals only.

Mon - Friday

Hybrid working

2 onsite rest will be WFH or Supplier site