At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier quality, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Company: Dynamic engineering supply chain client near Walton-on-Thames.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engaging role with opportunities for supplier visits and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality assurance while building strong supplier relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance, strong analytical skills, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 44567 £ per year.
Seeking a detail-oriented and resilient Product Quality Assurance Analyst to join my engineering supply chain client in the Walton-On-Thames, Surrey area. This is a dynamic and hands-on role, combining technical quality assurance responsibilities with supplier relationship management. You will play a key role in managing non-compliances of small engineering products, driving supplier performance, and ensuring that quality standards are consistently met. While approximately 25% of your time will involve inspection activities, the majority of the role focuses on engaging with suppliers, resolving quality issues, and maintaining strong, professional relationships in sometimes challenging situations.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and resolve Supplier Quality Notifications
- Prepare and coordinate documentation for concessions and derogation requests
- Collaborate with Quality Control teams to ensure timely closure of quality issues
- Oversee segregation processes for non-compliant products (physical and system-based)
- Support supplier audits
- Conduct incoming inspections in accordance with SAP and update system accordingly
- Accurately use measurement tools and interpret results
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with procedures
- Act as a key point of contact for supplier quality concerns, resolving complex or confrontational situations professionally
- Drive accountability and continuous improvement across the supply chain
- Participate in occasional supplier visits within the UK
Ideal candidate profile
- Proven experience in a quality assurance or engineering environment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards
- Experience using SAP QM systems beneficial
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Confident handling challenging conversations and driving outcomes
Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst employer: Line Up Aviation
Join a forward-thinking engineering supply chain company near Walton-on-Thames, where your role as a Supplier Quality Assurance Analyst will be pivotal in driving quality standards and supplier performance. With a commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and opportunities for professional growth, this organisation values resilience and attention to detail, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in quality assurance.
