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Supplier Quality Engineer

Premier Engineering
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QL

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Supplier Quality Engineer role is a fixed-term contract position located in the West Midlands, offering a salary of £40,000 per annum.
  • This position focuses on supplier development and quality improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment, requiring strong technical expertise.
  • Candidates should have significant experience in supplier development and supply chain quality management, ideally within sectors like automotive or aerospace.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting supplier audits, leading Material Review Boards, and collaborating with engineering teams to align supplier capabilities with design requirements.
  • An HND/HNC in engineering or manufacturing is desirable, along with strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
ROLE: Supplier Quality EngineerLOCATION: West MidlandsTERM: Fixed Term ContractSALARY: £40,000 per annum This role is focused on supplier development and quality improvement within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The position involves collaboration with the Quality Team to ensure supplier performance meets the organization's rigorous standards. This is a dynamic role, requiring strong technical expertise and experience in supplier quality within complex supply chains.Key Responsibilities
  • Apply advanced supplier development techniques to enhance supplier performance and capability.
  • Interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings to support quality assurance activities.
  • Conduct supplier audits and evaluate supply chain performance against key metrics, reporting on product quality and process adherence.
  • Review supplier manufacturing processes and collaborate to identify opportunities for improvement and cost optimization.
  • Support the supplier approval process by evaluating manufacturing capabilities and assessing safety and environmental risks.
  • Lead Material Review Boards, manage Non-Conformance Reports, and guide suppliers through Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.
  • Partner with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to align supplier capabilities with design requirements and process parameters.
  • Contribute to product introduction processes, ensuring suppliers meet required standards.
  • Train and support internal and external stakeholders in quality assurance tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, and First Article Inspection Reports.
  • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with relevant standards, including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and related industry-specific requirements.
  • Apply expertise in metrology and inspection methods to ensure supplier outputs meet stringent quality standards.
Required ExperienceEssential:
  • Significant experience in supplier development and supply chain quality management.
  • Background in a regulated manufacturing sector such as automotive, aerospace, or equivalent.
Desirable:
  • HND/HNC in engineering or manufacturing, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive action plans and influence stakeholders.
  • Effective communicator with a proactive and self-starting approach.

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