Quality Engineer (Supplier)

Quality Engineer (Supplier)
 
Our rapidly growing client based near Blackburn is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support the strategic and tactical business requirements in the development of both new and existing suppliers by collaborating with the supply chain, quality, planning, engineering, and program departments.
 
As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be required to conduct validation audits and pre-assessment, approval, and qualification procedures for suppliers.
 
Other Supplier Quality Engineer will include:

To guarantee conformance and satisfy the expected OTIF delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and related rules, industrial standards, and customer criteria, the company conducts audits and evaluations for its own supplier rate preparedness, production part approval procedure (PPAP), business continuity, and ESG.
Conduct source inspections and supplier quality audits/assessments in line with the surveillance plan
Ensure effective management of supplier non-conformances with defect investigations and ensure comprehensive root cause analysis is carried out using industry wide problem-solving methods.
Regularly monitor supplier KPI performance and work with suppliers to ensure robust process controls are in place to secure supplier continuous compliance and meet RLC’s supplier performance requirements.
Supplier development and continuous improvement - lead supplier improvement activities, including putting development plans in place, drive systematic problem solving, process control and improvement. 
The successful Supplier Quality Engineer will have previous experience of assisting in new business bidding, product transfer and change management
 
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
 
Skills and experience required

Strong knowledge of aerospace products, manufacturing processes, technologies, standards and regulations.
Strong knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, production rate readiness, business continuity assessment, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of business management system. ERP & Microsoft Office PC skills.This is a permanent position based close to Blackburn and is paying a salary of up to £52,000 + excellent benefits.
 
UK and international travel is required for this role.
 
Again, we are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support the strategic and tactical business requirements in the development of both new and existing suppliers