We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our existing Quality Engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for evaluating, monitoring and the continuous improvement of supplier quality by application of industry best practices, development of key supplier relationships and working cross-functionally. The primary aim of this position is to provide quality, technical and project support to suppliers: focusing new suppliers on KPMUK requirements; quality planning on new parts; making improvements that result in the achievement of Quality, Delivery, Cost and Development targets in line with the Purchasing and Quality Strategies. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, data driven, extremely flexible and tenacious, training will be provided to the right candidate.
Essential attributes:
The following attributes are essential for the role as Supplier Quality engineer:
- Engineering and/or Manufacturing/Production experience.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Working within a supply chain environment and/or with supplied / bought out finish products.
- Working knowledge of dimensional metrology instruments and equipment, ability to read and understand Engineering/Design drawings and basic knowledge of metallurgy and materials technology.
Preferred Attributes:
The following attributes are preferred but not mandatory:
- Minimum 5 years working within a Quality or Supply Chain background.
- Recognised qualification in Metrology / Quality / Mechanical Engineering or a recognised qualification to a minimum level of 4 or 5 (HNC or HND).
- Core Tools trained /experience (PPAP/APQP).
- Audit Qualification (or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of metallurgy and materials testing, standards relevant to metrology & calibration and conducting & hosting audits.