Supplier Quality Specialist

Line Up; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist to join their team in Cheltenham. This role involves conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and experience in the aerospace industry. You will be responsible for supporting supplier assessments and quality improvement initiatives, making a significant impact on product integrity and supplier performance. If you're passionate about quality and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience or 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• Prior experience in audit and quality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conducts audits and assessments of supplier systems and processes.
• Inspects products for compliance with various technologies.

Skills

Source Inspection

Aerospace Electronics

Auditing Skills

Root Cause Corrective Action

ISO9001

AS9100

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Line Up Aviation

is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service. On behalf of our London client, we are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Specialist.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Specialist (Manufacturing/Electronics)

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Contract Type: Full-time. Mon - Fri, Fully Onsite.

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Additional Info: Contract Position, asap start, 13 months renewable.

Scope of Role

This role is based on a customer site in Cheltenham. The successful candidate will be responsible for Source Inspection AS9102 First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) reviews and our client's FAI reviews. The individual will support and report on audits and assessments of suppliers' systems, processes, and products, including inspections on various types of hardware and assemblies. Knowledge and understanding of Aerospace Electronics, Inspection, and some auditing skills would be advantageous.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts audits and assessments of supplier systems, processes, and products to determine compliance with Boeing technical and contractual requirements.
• Documents and reports audit and assessment results.
• Inspects or verifies products for compliance with requirements of various technologies and commodities.
• Conducts investigations in support of rejected product, notification of escapements, notices of failure.
• Assists with assessments of supplier capability and capacity to perform current or potential future work.
• Monitors quality improvement initiatives at suppliers; develops training materials and other resources to support improvements in supplier performance and productivity.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree and typically a minimum of 5 years or more related work experience, or a master's degree and typically 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior audit and quality assessments experience.
• Ability and the technical skills to perform source inspections on various types of hardware and assemblies, specifically electrical wiring assemblies and circuitry.
• Working comprehension of the requirements of ISO9001 or AS9100 (preferred).
• Possess knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience/Skills)

• Master's degree in engineering or other technical disciplines.
• Working comprehension of the requirements of AS9102.
• Experience working at a company or government agency providing parts or services to the aerospace industry.
• Ability to conduct audits of suppliers' quality management systems and processes to determine compliance with our client's technical and contractual requirements.
• Experience developing supplier improvement plans and strategies, providing training, and coaching.

This is a UK-based opportunity. To be successful in your application, you must already have the rights to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Due to the number of applications received, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.