Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Salary: £50,000- £58,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Rochester, Kent

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Supplier Quality Engineer. The role will be based in Rochester, Kent and offers the opportunity for hybrid working (2 days on site per week) and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed. The role will involve regular travel- both in the UK and abroad.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, technically driven quality team dedicated to enhancing supplier capabilities and tackling technical challenges within a leading global organisation. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the selection and ongoing evaluation of suppliers for avionic products. You will collaborate closely with international suppliers and key stakeholders to assess their capabilities, address process issues, and resolve supply chain challenges, making a significant impact on our Quality and broader procurement functions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting and delivering the functional objective to continuously improve supply chain quality
• Working in conjunction with procurement, Quality and Programme teams to proactively identify and address supply chain quality issues and drive continuous improvement activities
• Continually reduce the number of defects during the manufacturing cycle through improved supplied quality
• Support and execute risk-based annual audit plan, prepare, execute, measure and monitor and ensure timely closure of findings
• Improving supplier performance and Quality capability
• Oversee and approve FAIs
• Follow up any RCCA to ensure effectivity of preventative action

Benefits:

• Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
• Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years service/ 27 days after 10 years service
• Shared Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
• Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

Essential:

• Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with quality certification and regulatory standards, including EN 9100
• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration, with the ability to challenge and drive an improvement based culture

Desirable:

• Aerospace or automotive industry experience

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

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