Hello,

My client is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. They are currently in need of a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain department in Southend-on-Sea.

ROLE: To lead supplier quality initiatives within the supply chain to enhance the time, cost and quality benefits of supplier parts into the company.

DUTIES:

• Ensuring supplier product quality complies with IHL requirements.
• Resolution of supplier product issues.
• Supplier compliance to the SQR1 requirements.
• Development and implementation of supplier corrective action plans.
• Implementing continuous improvement activities.
• Primary liaison between Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Supplier on quality issues for supplied products.
• Ensuring supplier product quality issues are communicated with the appropriate level of detail to the supplier.
• Lead supplier FAIR process.
• Lead supplier RCA reviews.
• Supporting the Procurement Supplier Manager with supplier production readiness and performance reviews.
• Generating supplier quality reports and metrics to support the Procurement Supplier Manager.
• Responsible for supporting the material review board process.
• Ensure that applicable working areas are safe and that the Health & Safety Policies are observed.
• To carry out any other reasonable, relevant tasks when required.
• Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company’s standards and policies, including its environmental, safety and health policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• High standard of written and oral communication
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• SAP experience
• AS9100 manufacturing experience
• Microsoft Office
• Engineering and manufacturing experience

BENEFITS:

Health Care Cash Plan

Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Programme

24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay SchemE

Free access to a local gym (for Southend Site only)

Free car parking

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible Working

Sports & Social Club (for Southend Site only)

Onsite Café facilities at New Facility (SS4 – Southend Site only)

LOCATION: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

WORKING HOURS: 39 HOURS MON-THU 8AM-5PM / FRI 8AM-1PM

SALARY: £37K PER ANNUM.

PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED