- 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.
- Significant experience in supplier development and supply chain quality management.
- Background in a regulated manufacturing sector such as automotive, aerospace, or equivalent.
- 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.