Supplier Quality Engineer in Jarrow

Job Description

MTrec’s new career opportunity

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Our client are specialists in their market sector, they have an outstanding opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.

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The Job you’ll do

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• Conduct quality assessments and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

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• Evaluate new suppliers and conduct periodic audits of existing suppliers to assess performance.

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• Recommend and implement improvements for supplier quality systems.

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• Review and approve supplier documentation, including PPAPs, FMEAs, and control plans.

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• Review customer contract documentation and flow down QA requirements, including ITP, APQP, etc.

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• Ensure that incoming materials and components meet required specifications through inspection and testing.

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• Work with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues and develop corrective action plans (CAPA).

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• Coordinate witness of supply chain activities.

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• Ensure consistency in supplier quality management between UK and India operations.

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• Perform product verification in supplier’s facility where required.

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• Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives, improving product quality and reducing costs.

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• Support and drive continuous improvement activities in our facility in India.

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• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance supplier processes and reduce defects.

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• Provide training and support to suppliers and our facility in India to help them meet quality expectations.

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• Responsible for ensuring product and material certification from suppliers is received and reviewed.

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• Maintain records of quality assessments, audits, and corrective actions.

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• Generate reports on supplier performance, including defect rates and quality trends.

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• Communicate supplier quality issues to relevant internal teams and management.

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• Develop and maintain a vendor rating system.

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• Develop and manage standard policies, processes, and programs for the supplier base

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• Assist in business improvement projects and corrective action as required.

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• Deputise for colleagues, & undertake related tasks.

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About You

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• 2+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.

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• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry standards.

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• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and PPAP.

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• Attention to detail, good communication skills.

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• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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• Ability to travel to supplier sites both in the UK and internationally.

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• HNC in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (desirable).

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• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification. (desirable).

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• Full UK driving licence.

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• Subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

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The Rewards and the benefits

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• Competitive pay.

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• Enhanced pension.

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Training & development