Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Excellence with Suppliers

Active Staff; Andover; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Bi-annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + BH

Company Christmas Closure

Birthday gift vouchers

Perk box discounts

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Job summary

Active Staff are partnered with an innovative electronics manufacturer in Andover seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality and own the quality strategy. You will work closely with suppliers, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing to ensure materials meet specifications and releases are correctly managed.

The role involves audits, FAIs and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering robust supplier quality performance in a challenging manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality management experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and managing quality issues.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001; ISO 13485 and/or AS 9100 desirable.
• Experience with NCRs, SCARs, corrective actions, FAIs and supplier audits.
• A practical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality complaints, returns and NCRs/SCARs.
• Investigate manufacturing rejects and determine conformity to specifications.
• Monitor supplier performance and incoming material quality.
• Conduct FAIs and support new product/material introductions.
• Perform initial and ongoing supplier audits.
• Manage supplier changes, including product changes and end-of-life.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on development and changes.
• Release non-conforming materials after investigation and risk assessment.
• Produce regular quality reports, including defect trends and Pareto analysis.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
• Create and maintain incoming goods inspection templates.
• Visit suppliers to investigate quality issues and conduct audits

Job description

Active Staff are partnered with an innovative electronics manufacturer in Andover seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality and own the quality strategy. You will work closely with suppliers, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing to ensure materials meet specifications and releases are correctly managed.

The role involves audits, FAIs and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering robust supplier quality performance in a challenging manufacturing environment.