Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Southend on Sea, Essex

Up to £37,000 per annum

We have an opening to join one of the region’s most well-respected employers who are also market leaders in the design and in-house production of aerospace equipment for Boeing, Bombardier, Airbus, and Antonov airlines.

They offer exceptional working conditions, excellent career progression, and a superb package of employee benefits.

Sounds interesting? Please read on, and if you think you have the right experience for this role, apply now!!

 

Responsibilities                                          

  • Ensuring supplier product quality complies with IHL requirements
  • Resolution of supplier product issues
  • Supplier compliance to the SQR1 requirements
  • Development and implementation of supplier corrective action plans
  • Implementing continuous improvement activities
  • Primary liaison between Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Supplier on quality issues for supplied products
  • Ensuring supplier product quality issues are communicated with the appropriate level of detail to the supplier
  • Lead supplier FAIR process
  • Lead supplier RCA reviews
  • Supporting the Procurement Supplier Manager with supplier production readiness and performance reviews
  • Generating supplier quality reports and metrics to support the Procurement Supplier Manager
  • Responsible for supporting the material review board process
  • Ensure that applicable working areas are safe and that the Health & Safety Policies are observed
  • To carry out any other reasonable, relevant tasks when required
  • Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company’s standards and policies, including its environmental, safety and health policies

Essential Experience

  • Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent)
  • Quality related certification such as Six Sigma
  • SAP experience
  • AS9100 manufacturing experience
  • High standard of written and oral communication
  • Engineering and manufacturing acumen
  • HNC Mechanical Engineering
  • Quality related certification such as Six Sigma
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment

 

Benefits

  • Health Care Cash Plan*
  • Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme*
  • 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme*
  • Free access to a local gym
  • Free car parking
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Flexible Working
  • Sports & Social Club
  • Onsite Café facilities at New Facility

(*Available after 1 year of service)

 

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Southend on Sea

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 17:00 and Friday 8:00 – 13:00

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum

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