Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer - London (Hybrid) - £55,000 + Bonus + Ex. Benefits - Permanent

Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Supplier Quality Engineer role is to ensure suppliers consistently deliver high-quality materials, drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues effectively, and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring the integrity and success of the global supply chain.

Benefits:
Dynamic Role: Experience varied, exciting responsibilities with both proactive and reactive tasks.
Flexible Working: Work from home up to three days a week for better work-life balance.
Global Exposure: Travel regularly to Europe, Asia, and America, gaining international experience.
Professional Growth: Work with industry-leading standards, technologies, and improvement initiatives.
Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in delivering critical systems, enhancing the company's reputation for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
Enforce Quality Standards: Ensure suppliers deliver components meeting ASN's high standards.
Supplier Engagement: Build and maintain effective communication with global suppliers.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Support supplier programs to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct Audits: Plan and execute supplier audits to identify and address weaknesses.
Resolve Non-Conformances: Perform root cause analysis and oversee corrective action implementation.
Perform Quality Reviews: Regularly assess supplier performance using ASN's review framework.
Oversee New Introductions: Manage quality aspects of onboarding new suppliers and materials.
Document and Report: Ensure accurate documentation of quality actions and process changes.

Requirements:
Technical Experience: Background in manufacturing engineering within electrical, electronic, or mechanical industries, with knowledge of quality control systems like ISO 9001, IPC, or Six Sigma.
Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to analyse data, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions in a global supply chain.
Communication and Relationship-Building: Strong skills to collaborate across teams, engage with stakeholders at all levels, and maintain positive supplier relationships.
Self-Motivation: Capability to work independently, take ownership of problems, and drive solutions proactively.
Analytical Ability: Expertise in reviewing processes and data to identify quality trends and potential risks.
Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel internationally (Europe, Asia, and America) regularly as part of the role