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Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer? Do you have experience in ensuring the smooth operation of engineering supply chains?

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a Supplier Quality Engineer on a permanent basis to join the team based in Telford.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that the supply chain companies continually develop their process in line with the design intent of the customer and verify their systems to ensure they are compliant with the end customer's needs. This includes on-going supply chain company verification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER:

Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
Assist in the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
Assist in new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
Work with the supplier directly, create correction action plans to address process failures
Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, PPAP approval or product warrant submission
Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
Assist the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance
Assist with training of quality awareness
Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system
Assist with first off sample approvals
Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
Manage and coordinate supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators
Lead quality audits
Undertake special projects as required
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
Support and lead process improvement activities at the supplier
Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
Achieve goals within budget
Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends
Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented
Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
Produce written reports and make presentations
Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
Undertake personal continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Independently determine approach and assigned tasksSKILLS REQUIRED AS A SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER:

Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, or ONC, A Levels, BTec Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification
Substantial experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
Experience of working in Quality Assurance
Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers
Strong knowledge of quality and business systems - including APQP, PPAP, FMEA
Lean Manufacturing knowledge
Knowledge of TS16949/ ISO45001/ OHSAS18001/ ISO14001
Knowledge of measurement techniques, metrology, inspection methods and equipment
Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
Good communication and interpersonal, listening, negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills
Understanding of budgeting, cost and financial impacts

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

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