Supplier Quality Engineer

TipTopJob; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

X2 Salary Life Insurance Package

Aviva Pension

Free Uniform

Free Parking

Subsidised Restaurant on site

Job summary

Yamazaki Mazak in Worcester is seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Quality Control team. You will ensure data consistency, drive supplier onboarding, review supplier parts, and conduct supplier visits to audit quality processes.

You will collaborate on process improvements with suppliers to meet quality standards. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of quality control principles, ISO 9001, and strong data analysis abilities, with a willingness to travel for supplier

Qualifications

• Degree equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Quality Control team to ensure consistency of data reported and recorded
• Responsible for the onboarding process for new suppliers
• Review new supplier parts
• Supplier visits to analyse and audit quality control and processes
• Work with suppliers on process and product improvements

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Supplier quality

Audit

Root cause analysis

8D/5 Whys

Data analysis (Excel)

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Process improvements

Education

Degree equivalent in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Excel

Job description

Worcester

A GBP 15.26 to A GBP 21.01 (A GBP 29,766 to A GBP 40,967)

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

We are looking for a proactive and detail:oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality Control team. This role is pivotal in ensuring supplier performance meets our quality standards, driving continuous improvement across the supply chain, and maintaining consistency in data reporting and quality processes.

Job Description

• Work within the Quality Control team to ensure consistency of data reported and recorded


• Responsible for the onboarding process for new suppliers


• Review new supplier parts


• Supplier visits to analyse and audit quality control and processes


• Work with suppliers on process and product improvements

Essential Criteria

• Degree equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline or other relevant qualifications


• Experience in working in supplier quality in a multi:national large manufacturing business


• Strong knowledge of quality control principles and quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001)


• Experience with supplier onboarding, audits, or supplier development


• Ability to review technical drawings/specifications and assess product conformity


• Proven experience in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys)


• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and consistency


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Willingness and ability to travel for supplier visits and audits


• Good competency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel or similar)


• Ability to develop Production Process for New Parts in collaboration with supplier including tooling, fixturing and inspection/measuring process

Desired Criteria

• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen)


• Certified internal or lead auditor qualification


• Experience working with international suppliers


• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above

The Successful Candidate Can Also Expect The Following

• Join a successful, multi:national manufacturing company


• Excellent career potential


• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays


• X2 Salary Life Insurance Package and Well Being Programmes


• Aviva Pension


• Free Uniform


• Free Parking


• Subsidised Restaurant on site


• Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:15am to 16:30 pm


• Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours then Time 1/2 thereafter each day. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.

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