Supplier Quality Engineer – Maritime Defence

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TKMS ATLAS UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure components and assemblies meet demanding standards for mission-critical maritime programmes. You will manage supplier quality from qualification through delivery, conduct audits and lead root-cause and corrective-action activities.

The role requires experience in supplier quality, familiarity with quality tools, and the ability to interpret drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer or Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer.
• Strong supplier auditing, non-conformance and corrective-action experience.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa and CAPA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace or another regulated engineering environment would be advantageous.
• Exposure to composites, welding or IPC-controlled electronic assemblies is particularly desirable.
• A relevant engineering, manufacturing or quality qualification-or equivalent industry experience-is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier quality performance from qualification and product introduction through to manufacture and delivery.
• Conducting supplier audits, inspections and quality reviews.
• Investigating non-conformances and leading root-cause and corrective-action activity.
• Working with suppliers and internal engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues.
• Supporting supplier development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier QA experience

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Interpreting drawings/specs

Education

Engineering/Quality qualification or equivalent

Tools

8D

5 Whys

Ishikawa

CAPA

Job description

TKMS ATLAS UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure components and assemblies meet demanding standards for mission-critical maritime programmes. You will manage supplier quality from qualification through delivery, conduct audits and lead root-cause and corrective-action activities.

The role requires experience in supplier quality, familiarity with quality tools, and the ability to interpret drawings and specs.