Supplier Quality Engineer. Job in Warwick Education & Training Jobs

Rullion Managed Services; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse engineering services provider is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Warwick. The role involves leading product qualification activities, managing quality issues with suppliers, and working closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a technical background in quality or engineering, with experience in manufacturing processes and quality management systems. The ideal applicant should be self-motivated and capable of handling multiple quality investigations simultaneously. This position requires in-office presence three days a week and some travel to suppliers.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001) is required.
• Experience in managing investigations related to supplier non-conformance is essential.
• Knowledge of critical parts and their manufacturing processes is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Qualification Activities at Suppliers.
• Manage and resolve Quality issues with suppliers.
• Audit existing and potential suppliers for capability.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Resolution

Project Management

Drawing Interpretation

Inspection Methodologies

Education

Technical training in quality, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Warwick

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months +

Rate: 35- 55 P/hr Umbrella DOE

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer, your day will be filled with engaging interactions with suppliers, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met, while fostering strong relationships with our clients 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 capability of manufacturing 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
• Product 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 multi-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. (Complex parts such as disc, shaft, complex assemblies)

Preferred:

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

Working requirements:

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

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.