Supplier Development Engineer

At Quest Global, we are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer at Solihull, which is 100% 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.

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