Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

A unique opportunity has arisen to join an iconic manufacturing company based in Coventry, as a Supplier Quality engineer, offering £42,000 plus excellent company benefits.

The company has fantastic growth plans, boasts modern offices and offers a great culture and working environment.

This role would be best suited to someone who has come from a Supplier Quality background or has experience within Supplier Quality.

The role of the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer:

• Act as a lead on problem solving at suppliers based on issues raised during project builds and the part approval process.

• Support supplier process development activities and conduct supplier process audits.

• Approve supplied parts/processes using PPAP criteria including Process Capability, PFMEA, ISIR and capacity verification.

• To provide and update information required for Flawless Launch glide path metrics: APQP progress, Supplier Quality targets, Logistics plan, packaging plan and Concern tracking to feedback to Engineering.

The person specification of the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer:

• Extensive background of working with suppliers.

• A proven ability to be able to drive APQP/PPAP/8D problem solving/Process capability and Process Auditing.

• Established experience in an SQA role

• Exposure to supplier process experience

• Ability to analyse manufacturing processes and assess controls.

• Be analytical and decisive, with the ability to work autonomously at supplier sites where necessary.

• Strong communication/negotiation skills

• HNC (min) qualified or equivalent in a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering discipline.

• Must expect some travel to UK, European and Asia supplier base.

This role would be best suited to someone who has a background in Supplier Quality