Details:
- Salary: £25 - 45 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Fareham Hampshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Titchfield, Hampshire
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:15pm
Friday: 7:30am - 11:30am
(Slight flexibility within these hours)
Travel:
Regular travel to UK-based suppliers, ranging from 2 to 300 miles from the Titchfield plant.
Frequency: Once or twice a week, depending on supplier issues.
Role Overview:
Our aerospace client based in Titchfield is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join them on a PAYE contract basis. The initial duration is 3 months with potential for continuous extension.
Essential Functions:
Evaluate the supply base using Supplier Quality Assessment techniques.
Approve Suppliers through desktop and/or on-site audits.
Communicate Regulatory, Customer, and Business requirements to suppliers.
Develop and deliver training programs.
Resolve issues with suppliers related to manufacture, quality, handling, and communications.
Host daily MRB reviews for supply chain non-conforming product received (rotation within the team).
Manage supplier problems/non-conformances and drive supplier resolution.
As the team grows, enable supplier on-site audits against quality requirements.
Ensure supplier assurance against client requirements.
Provide plant support with NC detection, including containment of detected issues at TF plant and driving containment by the supplier.
Authorise concessions in line with Company & Customer requirements.
Update Supplier Metrics and maintain supplier or subcontractor specifications.
Maintain Supplier SPC records and ERP system.
Conduct external and internal audits with authority to accept or reject proposed suppliers.
Specialised Knowledge:
Experience in aerospace manufacturing with knowledge of regulatory requirements (EASA Part 21, AS/EN9100).
Auditing experience within Electro-Mechanical and Mechanical engineering.
Supervisory skills for corrective actions and improvement activities.
Supplier evaluation and development experience, preferably in a lead role.
Proficiency in Excel and Word; ability to adapt to new business software.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Tactful approach in meetings with Senior Management.
Qualified Auditor.
Degree/BTEC/HND in an engineering-related discipline or equivalent experience.
Additional Requirements:
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK, adhering to ITAR restrictions