Supplier Quality Engineer
Salary:
£34,000 to £45,000 + bonus Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Location:
Plymouth, UK Our company is a leading manufacturer in Plymouth, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our customers. We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Duties: Approval and setup of new parts via the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). Work with suppliers to overcome problems, ensuring appropriate controls are in place (e.g., Inspection plans, SPC). Work with commodity buyers to find new suppliers when required, driven by new parts or the need for alternative suppliers. Approval of new suppliers and collaboration with the relevant commodity buyer to select them, driven by demand for new parts or to expand supplier capacity. Conduct supplier audits both on-site and remotely, collaborating with suppliers on audit improvement plans. Ensure material compliance, meeting legal and customer requirements including Full Material Disclosures (FMD) and submitting data via supplier templates. Review supplier corrective actions following rejections, working with suppliers on root cause and preventative actions. Conduct supplier visits (mainly in the UK) to assist in their development and improvement, gaining a detailed understanding of their manufacturing and supply chain processes. Manage the parts rejection process for parts that do not meet specification or functionality. Address customer complaints related to purchased parts, investigating root causes and providing feedback to customers along with corrective and preventative actions. Minimum Qualifications: Diploma in Quality Management, Professional Certificate in Quality Management, or Level 4 Certificate in Quality Assurance. Proficiency in dimensional measurement techniques. Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D). Ability to interpret engineering drawings. Experience with ERP/MRP systems. Background in quality management or quality assurance.
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£34,000 to £45,000 + bonus Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Location:
Plymouth, UK Our company is a leading manufacturer in Plymouth, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our customers. We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Duties: Approval and setup of new parts via the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). Work with suppliers to overcome problems, ensuring appropriate controls are in place (e.g., Inspection plans, SPC). Work with commodity buyers to find new suppliers when required, driven by new parts or the need for alternative suppliers. Approval of new suppliers and collaboration with the relevant commodity buyer to select them, driven by demand for new parts or to expand supplier capacity. Conduct supplier audits both on-site and remotely, collaborating with suppliers on audit improvement plans. Ensure material compliance, meeting legal and customer requirements including Full Material Disclosures (FMD) and submitting data via supplier templates. Review supplier corrective actions following rejections, working with suppliers on root cause and preventative actions. Conduct supplier visits (mainly in the UK) to assist in their development and improvement, gaining a detailed understanding of their manufacturing and supply chain processes. Manage the parts rejection process for parts that do not meet specification or functionality. Address customer complaints related to purchased parts, investigating root causes and providing feedback to customers along with corrective and preventative actions. Minimum Qualifications: Diploma in Quality Management, Professional Certificate in Quality Management, or Level 4 Certificate in Quality Assurance. Proficiency in dimensional measurement techniques. Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D). Ability to interpret engineering drawings. Experience with ERP/MRP systems. Background in quality management or quality assurance.
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