AddressACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
Fortescue WAE exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.
An opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Engineer – E/E to join the Quality department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. Responsibility for the Supplier Quality activities for E/E commodities, within the programmes assigned. Working closely with Programmes, Engineering and Procurement to fix Supplier-related problems and develop a supply chain that is fit for purpose and delivering conforming product on time, every time.
Job role:
- Problem Solving: drive activities associated with specific non-conforming product, containments, root cause analysis and problem resolution utilising such techniques as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc, leading to a robust Permanent Corrective Action.
- Audits, PPAP, APQP: support Supplier Quality activities within the supply chain including Supplier Assessments, Process Audits and Surveillance Visits, receive and review PPAP and lead APQP when required.
- Supply Chain Management: support the development and implementation of a supplier performance monitoring system and other policies to drive continual improvement in the supply chain and on-board new suppliers.
- Work closely with procurement, customers, designers, PM and suppliers to develop improvement plans and deliver performance improvement.
- Drive quality performance reviews and Lesson Learned activities.
- Act as the day-day point of contact for Supplier Quality concerns within programme and / or commodity responsibility.
You’ll have:
- A passion for fast-pace and success-driven environments.
- Experience in Automotive or Motorsport.
- Proven expertise (design, technology, manufacturing) in one or more of the following commodities: Li-Ion Cells, PCB and PCBAs, sensors, harnesses.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally if and when required.
- A formal engineering qualification (e.g. HNC/D, Degree, apprenticeship) with proven experience of working in a Supplier Quality role.
- Good communication skills and being a good team player.
- Knowledge of quality systems and tools such as ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, ISO14001.
- IPC-610 and IPC-620 are a plus, but not mandatory.
We’ll provide:
- Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
- A supportive and empowering work environment
Application deadline:
The closing date for applications is 22nd March 2024.
Location:
Kidlington, Oxfordshire / Banbury, Oxfordshire.
This role will include working at the head office in Grove until an office move to Kidlington in spring 2024.
Disclaimers and DEI:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue WAE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
