Supplier Quality Engineer

Talent84 is delighted to be representing our client; a specialist engineering business arm of a larger regional group, in their search for a Supplier Quality Engineer based in South Tyneside.

Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing the quality of components and materials provided by their supplier base. The Supplier Quality Engineer will closely work with suppliers and internal QA department to ensure that they meet quality standards and to help improve supplier engineering & manufacturing practises. This includes conducting audits, addressing non-conformance issues, preparing and reviewing documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes across the supply chain.

• Conduct quality assessments and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Evaluate new suppliers and conduct periodic audits of existing suppliers to assess performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements for supplier quality systems.
• Review and approve supplier documentation, including PPAPs, FMEAs, and control plans.
• Review customer contract documentation and flow down QA requirements including ITP, APQP
• Ensure that incoming materials and components meet required specifications through inspection and testing.
• Work with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues and develop corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Coordinate witness of supply chain activities.
• Ensure consistency in supplier quality management between UK and Asia operations.
• Perform First Article Inspections in suppliers facility if required.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives, improving product quality and reducing costs.
• Support and drive continuous improvement activities in our facility in Asia.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance supplier processes and reduce defects.
• Provide training and support to suppliers and our facility in India to help them meet quality expectations.
• Maintain records of quality assessments, audits, and corrective actions.
• Generate reports on supplier performance, including defect rates and quality trends.
• Communicate supplier quality issues to relevant internal teams and management.
• Develop and maintain a vendor rating system.
• Develop and manage standard policies, processes, and programs for the supplier base

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you possess demonstrable experience gained in a Supplier Quality position. Candidates must possess experience gained in a low-volume/high value engineering based manufacturing environment e.g. forging, motors, turbines, electromechanical assembly etc.

• HNC in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (desirable)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification. (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry standards.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and PPAP.