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Role: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Gloucester, GL3 4AQ

Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable on experience

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The Supplier Quality Engineer takes responsibility for communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an assigned supplier group. In this role you will use your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals throughout the supply chain.

Responsible for driving quality with assigned suppliers and improving quality performance via Quality Improvement Plans
Support supplier selection through robust qualification processes working closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers
Accelerate improvements in supplier quality for zero defect deliveries
Provide Quality Engineering support using your skills across a commodity group.
Represent Supplier Quality Engineering in new product introduction supporting and identifying new processes or advanced automated equipment in the extended supply chain.
Conduct supplier audits ensuring compliance to Company and regulatory requirements
Support daily business rhythms through leader standard work rhythms
Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality improvement plans
Support supplier selection and maintain ASL
Conduct supplier audits in line with compliance calendar and support supplier in closing out any corrective actions
Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant quality and manufacturing conceptsQualification / Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or time served apprenticeship with supporting qualifications in a relevant industry
Experience in supply chain or manufacturing roles
An understanding of EASA Part21J, Part21G or Part145
Experience in a regulated industryDesired:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others and lead small teams in problem solving
Ability to travel and work effectively away from the office
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Demonstrable problem solving skills + techniques
Understanding of AS9100 and EASA regulations Part21J, Part21G and Part145
Proven analytical skills
A specialist understanding of one the following processes will be an advantage;
composites, machining, moulding, coatings or forging.
Understanding of or experience in product, compliance or supplier audits.To apply please send your CVs in the first instance

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