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At Quest Global, we are looking for Supplier Development Engineer at Solihull, which is100% Onsite
12 months contract, Outside IR35 / Permanent can be possible
Job Requirements
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct Risk Assessments, Rate Readiness Assessments, Process Capability
- Assessment, Statistical Process Control, Capacity Assessment of the supply base to meet the customers quantity and schedule demands
- Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
- Contribute to problem solving and process improvement activities, using standard approaches and tools.
- Approve suppliers according to our sourcing process.
- Participate on definition of material specifications with Engineering Process Engineering, Purchasing and supplier.
- Establish supplier development programs at respective suppliers with the assigned commodity and follow up corrective actions and results of those programs.
- Perform supplier audits in accordance with our sourcing process and/or supplier development programs.
- Negotiate and successfully finalize standard supplier quality manual with suppliers.
- Support an escalation path in case of ongoing supplier quality issues, ongoing bad supplier rating and uncooperative suppliers.
- Define necessary actions for early production containment.
- Retain and track supplier records.
- Execute regular supplier rating for respective suppliers.
- Establish continuous improvement programs with suppliers.
- Track, update and report our relevant KPI
Essential Competencies (Both Technical and Behavioral)
- Ability to work under minimal supervision to execute the Essential Job Functions required
- Ability to interpret Engineering drawings / GD&T specifications required
- Proficiency with MS Office products Excel and PowerPoint required
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized
- Ability to persuade and influence without authority
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly Valued Competencies
- Knowledge of Aerospace products, manufacturing process planning
- Review level knowledge of the PPAP and FAI processes
- Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, APQP, QMS, Lean/Six Sigma
Work Experience
Education, Training, and Experience
- Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Practical experience of New Product Introduction within Aerospace manufacturing, or automotive
- BS degree in Engineering or Technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Project Management experience will be advantageous
General Skills:
- Familiarity with Aero-Engine components and assemblies
- Interacting with Suppliers, Buyers, Engineers
- Proficiency using MS Office suite tools
Personal Work Attributes
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized
- Ability to focus on semi-repetitive tasks
- Maintain Integrity & Ethics in all situations
- Superior Customer interaction
- Team oriented collaborator / contributor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
