Supplier Quality Engineer

Hello,

My client in Milton Keynes is currently in need of a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer due to expansion.

Overview of Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join one of the world leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes.

My client has achieved sustained sales growth year on year to become one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. With over 75% of our products exported, we have a vast sales and dealer export network across 40+ countries worldwide, supported by 600+ employees in the UK, based across three centres of excellence manufacturing sites.

The Role in More Detail:

• Responsible for Supplier Quality Assurance of allocated supplier commodities. This will include holding suppliers factually to account, as well as providing support and development.
• Provide, own, and improve the supply base Quality Assurance related KPI's for allocated commodities.
• Perform new Supplier Quality audits and supplier development / continuous improvement activities. Develop the existing supply base to achieve the expected quality of supply and improve their performance.
• Develop and implement Supplier Quality Assurance procedures to ensure all externally supplied products, material and parts meets required standards of quality. Investigate supplier component failures, arrange supplier diagnostics, review suppliers processes and manufacturing procedures, negotiate liability with supplier and ensure they implement and provide defined containment and approved formally reported preventative actions.
• Support and facilitate problem-solving and structured action completion through the Product Lines Quality Assurance sub stakeholder boards.
• Facilitate the evaluation of Root Causes through proven problem-solving methods, 5 Why and 8D to resolve and provide sustainable solutions to daily quality problems. Where applicable P.F.M.E.A and D.M.A.I.C. methods to be used to ensure robust preventative actions are implemented to resolve and provide sustainable solutions to quality concerns.
• Provide support where assigned to the integration of New Products through the deployment of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) tools and methodology, integrating PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) for internal processed parts and externally supplied parts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing practices; Primarily fabrication, welding and machining, but knowledge around electrical, hydraulic, mechanical assembly and finishing processes would be advantageous.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015).
• Working knowledge of PPAP/APQP tools and methods.
• Experience of D.F.M.E.A. and P.F.M.E.A. (desirable but not essential).
• Working knowledge of LEAN principles.
• Understanding of Six Sigma D.M.A.I.C.(desirable but not essential).
• Clean driving licence. Prepared and able to travel within the UK and abroad to assess / support the Supply base.
• Qualified Auditor (internal or / & lead), experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels, including a good level of presentation skills (verbal & written) focused on relevant data and conclusions.
• Positive can-do attitude to problem solving, developing systems and improving business performance.

Salary: GBP40k / GBP50k

Location: Milton Keynes

Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered