At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure product quality and compliance through supplier management and audits.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace and defence company focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality assurance in the aerospace industry.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or significant experience in quality management.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
To ensure externally provided products, processes and services conform to customer, regulatory and company requirements. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for supplier approval, supplier performance management, supplier corrective actions, supplier auditing and the reduction of supply chain quality risks. The role supports compliance with AS9100, customer flow-down requirements, applicable military standards and internal Business System Manuals (BSMs), whilst driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
Supplier Performance Management
- Monitor supplier quality and responsiveness metrics.
- Analyse supplier performance trends and KPI data.
- Lead regular supplier performance reviews.
- Escalate significant supplier performance concerns through the business.
- Support the supplier's root cause analysis by guiding them to use recognised methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, etc.).
- Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
Supplier Auditing
- Plan and conduct supplier audits based on Risk and Performance.
- Support surveillance and requalification audits.
Incoming Quality Support
- Supervise Goods In Inspection activities.
- Support Goods In Inspection with technical quality issues.
- Review Certificates of Conformance, FAIRs and inspection data.
- Investigate incoming quality concerns.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality processes.
Key Performance Indicators
- Supplier PPM (Parts Per Million)
- Supplier NCR rate
- SCAR closure performance
- Repeat defect rate
- Supplier audit completion rate
- Supplier audit finding closure rate
- Cost of Poor Supplier Quality (COPSQ)
Education & Experience
- Essential HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality discipline or significant experience.
- Experience within aerospace, defence, electronics or precision manufacturing.
- Root cause analysis experience.
- CQI or Chartered Quality Institute membership.
- Experience using Q-Pulse or equivalent QMS software.
- Risk-based thinking.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Location: Great Yarmouth, UK
Type: Full time
Locations
Quality Engineer - Fabrications in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk employer: APITech
At our Great Yarmouth location, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We offer flexible working practices, generous holiday allowances, and a comprehensive health cash plan, ensuring our employees are well-supported both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to operational excellence, we empower our team to lead transformative projects while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
