Quality Inspector jobs in Italy

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance professional to join their team on a contract basis. This role, located in Sheffield or Barrow, involves working within the supply chain to ensure quality standards are upheld with established suppliers. The role requires 2-3 days onsite per week and 1-2 days at supplier sites per month.

• Working independently within the supply chain to manage supplier quality assurance
• Managing an existing portfolio of suppliers, focusing on quality compliance rather than onboarding new suppliers
• Conducting supplier audits and managing non-conformance issues
• Utilising basic MS tools and potentially SAP (training provided internally)
• Maintaining strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality standards
• Preparing comprehensive reports and documentation as required

• Experience in supplier quality, procurement or a related field within defence and security sectors
• Background in machining, metalwork, or welding is highly beneficial
• Ability to manage a portfolio of suppliers independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to write comprehensively
• Engineering or quality assurance background preferred
• Degree qualifications and Lead Auditor certification are desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial
• Security Clearance (SC) is required, though candidates can start on BPSS

SC Only (start on BPSS)

This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

If you have a strong background in supplier quality assurance and are ready to take on an independent role within the defence and security industry, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.