Supplier Quality Engineer

Our client, a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team in Titchfield, Hampshire. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity within the aerospace industry as our client relocates to a new state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus. The new site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and control the supplier base to our client's standards and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate suppliers using Supplier Quality Assessment techniques such as audits, questionnaires, and metrics.
• Approve suppliers by conducting "desktop" and/or on-site audits of their Quality Management System.
• Ensure that regulatory, customer, and business requirements are communicated to suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Develop and deliver training programmes (internal and external).
• Participate in resolving issues with suppliers related to manufacturing, quality, handling, and communications.
• Authorise concessions in line with company and customer requirements.
• Update supplier metrics and maintain supplier or sub-contractor specifications and standards.
• Maintain supplier SPC records and approvals on the ERP system.
• Conduct external and internal auditing with authority to accept or reject proposed suppliers.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, with a strong working knowledge of aerospace regulatory and quality requirements, including EASA Part 21 and AS/EN9100.
• Practical experience of auditing suppliers within the electro-mechanical and mechanical engineering industries.
• Proven ability to supervise corrective actions and improvement activities with suppliers.
• Supplier evaluation and development experience, preferably in a lead role.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word, and the ability to learn new business software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to organise and collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to liaise with senior management, demonstrating understanding of various conventions.
• Qualified auditor.

Qualifications:

• Degree, BTEC, or HND in an engineering-related discipline (experience may be taken in lieu of qualification).

Other Information:

• Travel required 2-4 times a month within the UK, and occasionally overseas.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Salary - DOE
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Future prospects working state of the art site facility
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Plus much more

Join our client's dynamic and innovative team, contributing to the development and excellence of aerospace manufacturing. If you are an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer, we encourage you to apply now.