At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure materials meet quality standards and support suppliers in improving their systems.
- Company: Join a leading company in the marine sector with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing supplier quality and building strong relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering is preferred but not essential.
Butler Ross are pleased to be recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) on behalf of our client operating in the marine sector. This is an exciting opportunity, suitable for someone with previous experience as a Quality Engineer or Supplier Quality Engineer, or alternatively someone new to the field with transferable skills in quality, manufacturing or inspection.
In this position you will be ensuring that all materials and components supplied to manufacturing facilities meet the organisations quality standards, and supporting these suppliers, helping them to develop and improve their quality systems and ensuring compliance to requirements. This opportunity is offering a salary of £35-42,000 (negotiable depending on experience), and operates on a hybrid-working basis (to be discussed). This position does include some international travel liaising with warehouse teams and suppliers, so individuals must be comfortable with travel and able to stay away for 2 or so nights at a time.
Desired Experience
- Having a desire and determination and an interest in problem-solving is crucial; skills and knowledge can be taught!
- Some prior experience/background in quality, manufacturing or engineering
- Any familiarity with any quality systems, methodologies, controls, or processes - for example: PPAP, APQP, 5Y, 8S, 8D, ISO's etc. would be advantageous
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Management & Development - Build strong supplier relationships with new and existing suppliers, conducting regular audits, assessments and performance reviews.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance - Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and regulations, reviewing control plans and quality documentation.
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement - Monitoring supplier quality metrics and solving supplier quality and non-conformance issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Working with engineering, purchasing, production, and logistics teams.
- Documentation & Reporting - Maintaining records and reports on audits, non-conformance, corrective actions, and supplier quality performance.
If this opportunity sounds like something you would love to be involved with - please apply via this advert or reach out to us at Butler Ross directly, to discuss additional details and the application process.
Supplier Quality Engineer in Bournemouth employer: Butler Ross
Butler Ross is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the public sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
