Supplier Quality Engineer

Join to apply for the Supplier Quality Engineer role at Dräger. Every life is unique and so are you! At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for. As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it’s about the most important thing: it’s about life.

About The Role

• Support the introduction of new products concerning all supplier quality, first article inspection approval and related processes; drive and coordinate First Article Inspection activities to ensure efficient part qualification.
• Interface with Suppliers, R&D, Operations and Purchasing to drive continuous quality improvements that minimize the Costs of Quality, Field Failures, and Factory defects.
• Specify and develop incoming inspection acceptance/test procedures relating to products/components.
• Write FAI quality plan requirements together with R&D and perform FAI.
• Support identification and resolution of non-Conforming material including corrective and preventive actions to continuously improve the supplier reject rate.
• Provide direct, daily support to “keep production running” with regard to supplier quality related issues.
• Collaborate, train and mentor supplier representatives in best practices in quality systems, process and controls methods, problem solving and statistical tools.
• Maintain quality relevant master data in SAP.
• Perform supplier quality audits for supplier approval, surveillance, or process/product approvals.

The tasks and responsibilities above are typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

Shared Responsibilities

• All employees have a responsibility to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• To ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• To embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Education/Qualifications

• HND or Equivalent as a minimum in an Engineering discipline (Degree desirable).

Related Experience

• Experience in a Quality role, preferably in supplier development.
• Regular use of APQP and PPAP would be desirable.
• A thorough understanding of Engineering drawings & specifications.
• Experienced in performing Supplier Process Audits.
• Experience in New Product Introduction Process.

Skills, Special Competencies

• IT Literate – Microsoft packages, SAP experience preferred but not essential.
• Prepared to travel as required (UK & Abroad).
• Full, clean UK driving license.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision.
• Good team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

The Draeger Workplace

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Flexi scheme Hybrid working available.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover, and partner life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%.
• Charity Giving scheme.

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow. We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All are welcome to apply!

Interested? Please apply directly through our career portal. We look forward to receiving your application.