Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
We have a Permanent postion available for a dymanic indivudal. The position is for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA).
The position involves working within a team of engineers visiting supplier facilities, with a high degree of travel (settling down as the team develops)
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in SQA
Knowledge of Aerospace Quality standards (ISO9001, AS9100)
Key Responsibilities
- To Liaise with all internal stakeholders that require supply chain improvements
- Be responsible for developing suppliers using the appropriate quality tools (Process Capability, SPC, FMEA, Error Proofing, 8D and DoE)
- Provide support and assistance to suppliers in development and execution of corrective actions, with strong focus on preventing reoccurrence
- Perform supplier evaluation and process audits
- Lead/participate in quality system and/or process audits as needed
- Give quality input into strategic purchasing decisions
- Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics and initiate improvement plans when appropriate
- Administration and management of supplier NCR’s, from creation to closure, including verification of corrective actions
- Administration and management of approved supplier database
- Leads and participates in supplier and in house improvement events
- Drive supplier quality management in line with AS9100 and SC21
- Ensure new and existing suppliers understand and meet our needs for FAI parts, traceability, conformance, etc
- Manage a Supplier Improvement Programme (SIP), to enhance our product quality, by working closely with our development suppliers to improve their performance
- Participate and contribute in Material Review Board reviews
- Travel nationally and internationally
- Take initiative and seek results in a structured way
- Clear communication (both verbally and orally) to all levels within the organisation on quality related topics
Essential Criteria
- 3rd level qualification in quality, engineering or other technical field
- Relevant experience in a quality, engineering or other similar role
- In depth knowledge of quality and/or aerospace standards (ISO9001, AS9100)
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to travel worldwide at short notice (with this being up to 80% of the working week during periods throughout the year) - Reducing as the team builds.
Desirable Criteria
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer role
- Member or Associate Member of the American Society for Quality or hold a Chartered Quality Institute Certification
- Six Sigma Black belt certification
- Quality Auditing Certification
CV's to jobs@mydasrecruitment.com
