Supplier Quality Engineer
Salary to 45K, 25 days holiday, flexible working hours, private medical & pension
Responsible for auditing, verifying, and qualifying new and existing suppliers, the SQE ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Requirements: an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with knowledge of metals, welding, fabricated assemblies - essential
Responsibilities
- Supplier Qualification and Auditing
- Conduct detailed assessments based on ISO 9001, ISO 3834
- Monitor supplier approvals, certifications, and performance
- Supplier Development and Performance Management; Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and process capability.
- Drive and support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (8D)
- Technical Quality Support; Review supplier documentation including weld procedures, inspection reports, material certificates
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Quality Engineering or Management, or a related field.
- Significant experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer within a manufacturing, HVAC or process plant, or engineered-to-order environment.
- Strong auditing skills in ISO 9001, ISO 3834, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and related quality inspection techniques.
- Full UK Drivers Licence
- Willingness to travel to supplier sites
- Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (e.g. IRCA certified).
- Experience using APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA,
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