Supplier Quality Technician: PPAP & Process Improvement

Edwards Vacuum; West of England; Hybride; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Health and well-being

Résumé du poste

Edwards is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Supplier Quality department at the Bristol site. The role involves reviewing PPAP submissions, coordinating clean-up activities, and liaising with suppliers on quality issues and returns.

You will participate in stock checks, repair coordination, and documentation for returns and shipments, while helping maintain ISO standards and continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in production, manufacturing, quality or electrical engineering; substantial experience acceptable.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment; be a team player and communicator.
• Experience with ISO standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18000 and 6 Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools (8D), Statistical methodologies, problem-solving.
• Proactive, detail oriented and self-motivated; excellent communication, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices and procedures; Proficient in English.

Responsabilités

• Review PPAP submissions from suppliers.
• Conduct PPAP system clean-up and investigations.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quality issues, returns and documentation.
• Attend supplier meetings focused on returns and non-conformances.
• Conduct stock checks, including rework and fixing stock.
• Manage return-to-stock and scrap processes.
• Coordinate and document repair activities.
• Manage invoices and export documentation related to supplier returns.
• Support packing and pallet preparation for returns or shipments.

Connaissances

Quality control

Statistical methods

8D problem solving

Process improvement

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Outils

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

OHSAS18000

Six Sigma tools

Description du poste

Edwards is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Supplier Quality department at the Bristol site. The role involves reviewing PPAP submissions, coordinating clean-up activities, and liaising with suppliers on quality issues and returns.

You will participate in stock checks, repair coordination, and documentation for returns and shipments, while helping maintain ISO standards and continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing setting.