Supplier Performance Quality Leader

My Clients is looking for a "Supplier Performance Quality Leader (Special Processes)" for the manufacture and assembly of aircraft components and complex mechanisms.
The ideal candidate will be from a high tolerance engineering background with complex assemblies of components into fully operational systems.
You will need to have excellent suppler relationship experience and capable of managing parts availability, to the required quality standards, to meet
production demands.
Proven ability in troubleshooting and problem solving using the following as a minimum: 8D, 5Y and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
About the role:-
Strong Quality background in process systems for the manufacture of high-precision, mechanical components and assembly
Troubleshooting and problem solving skills using 8D / 5Y RCA
Logistics, purchasing, forecasting and demand planning with suppliers for production needs
Special processes - chrome, cadmium, plating and coatings on metals and NDT etc
Machined parts and assembly of parts - Hydraulic/mechanical components and assemblies
Supplier visits - mostly UK based - European travel may be required but very minimal
Hybrid working pattern available
Industry sectors considered:-
Aerospace/aircraft manufacture
Automotive
Oil and Gas
Rail
Key requirements:-
Quality processes - 8D / 5Y / RCA etc
Managing Suppliers and product quality/volumes
Capacity planning / call off quantities and parts availability
Complex assembles of manufactured and machined components
Special processes - plating and treatments of metals
Whilst experience of special process for coating and plating of metal components is intrinsic to this role, it is something that can be learned on the job,
if the other primary requirements for this role are met

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.