Active Staff are proud to be partnered with an Innovative, award winning Electronics Manufacturer in Andover who are on the lookout for a Supplier Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the company's quality strategy, taking ownership of supplier quality and working closely with suppliers, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing teams.
Monday - Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
Friday: 08:30 – 15:30
Benefits for the Supplier Quality Engineer:
The role of the Supplier Quality Engineer:
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Managing supplier quality complaints, returns and NCRs/SCARs.
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Investigating manufacturing rejects and determining whether materials/components meet specification.
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Monitoring supplier performance and incoming material quality.
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Conducting First Article Inspections (FAIs) and supporting new product/material introductions.
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Conducting initial and ongoing supplier audits.
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Managing supplier changes, including product changes and end-of-life situations.
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Working with Engineering and R&D on product development and engineering changes.
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Supporting the release of non-conforming materials following investigation and risk assessment.
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Producing regular quality reports, including defect trends and Pareto analysis.
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Supporting supplier development and continuous improvement activities.
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Creating and maintaining incoming goods inspection templates.
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Visiting suppliers when required to investigate quality issues and conduct audits
Experience of the Supplier Quality Engineer:
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3+ years' experience in quality management within an industrial manufacturing/product development environment.
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Experience working directly with suppliers and managing quality issues.
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Knowledge of ISO 9001, with ISO 13485 and/or AS 9100 highly desirable.
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Experience with NCRs, SCARs, corrective actions, FAIs and supplier audits.
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A practical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
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Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
