Supplier Performance & Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Office Location: Milton Keynes Sector: Manufacturing  Supplier Quality Engineer - The Opportunity We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join an established manufacturing business to take ownership of the Supplier Quality and performance. The client works in a highly regulated sector and this individual will be responsible for the performance and quality of the suppliers, supporting project teams by ensuring key suppliers deliver critical parts on time, in full and to the required standard. Supplier Quality Engineer - Key Responsibilities Supplier relationships, performance and the quality of their output Ensuring the key suppliers deliver critical items on time, in full and to the require standard Monitor progress of orders and manager suppliers Identify and mitigate any quality issues, risks and supply chain disruption Undertaking gate inspections, process witnessing and first article inspections (FAI) Carry out new supplier assessments, quality audits and maintaining supplier accreditation records Develop Supplier KPIs and metrics to monitor supplier performance, quality and to drive improvements. Undertake failure analysis, conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa and implementing corrective actions.  Supplier Quality Engineer - About You Quality assurance experience in defence, aerospace or automotive manufacturing or experience in a similar engineering environment. Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 Rev D Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Familiarity with both destructive and non-destructive techniques Ability to interpret engineering and electrical drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing GT&D, defence and technical standards Confident with Lean methodologies Confident, professional with excellent communication skills across all levels of the business Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently   Supplier Quality Engineer - What's On Offer Company group personal pension Death in service benefit equal to three times basic salary, eligible after three months of service Staff wellbeing and support service Medical Healthcare cover Profit share bonus scheme  If this role of Supplier Quality Engineer is of interest simply click apply or if you have any further questions, please contact David Thompson at Orion Electrotech Reading. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website INDKA