Position Available:Supplier Validation Engineer
Location:Greater Manchester (2 days onsite)
Salary:Up to £40,000 DoE + Bonus
Experience needed:We are looking for a manufacturing engineer who has had some experience of validating suppliers within a complex engineering environment such as aerospace, defence, or automotive. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in industrial validation tools such as FMEAs, APQP, Process Mapping, MRL Assessments, or Production Readiness Reviews. Experience in problem-solving methods and continuous improvement is also essential.
About the role:
An opportunity has arisen in an expanding team responsible for the technical validation of the external supply chain to ensure the successful delivery of parts required for full-rate production. This role requires experience in manufacturing engineering, quality, and project delivery, as well as a strong understanding of industrial validation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and validate supplier capability to meet requirements.
- Support suppliers in developing robust manufacturing systems and control plans to ensure on-quality, on-time, and on-cost delivery in series production.
- Undertake industrial validation activities, including Process FMEAs, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and Production Readiness Reviews in preparation for series production.
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers across multiple projects on a day-to-day basis.
- Identify and communicate manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvement and mitigation plans.
- Manage and validate elements of manufacturing capability transfer from in-house to suppliers
- Track and report validation status to senior industrial engineers, management, and wider stakeholders.
What we need from you:
- A manufacturing engineering biased professional with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
- Experience within a complex engineering environment, such as defence, aerospace, or automotive
- Proficiency in industrial validation tools such as APQP, Process FMEAs, Measurement System Analysis, Process Mapping, MRL Assessments, and Production Readiness Reviews
- A strong background in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with Excel, SAP QM systems, and document management tools
If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
