Our Client are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to work within the Supply Chain team. The Team are involved in several exciting and high-profile programmes and accountable for partnering and ensuring the supply chain can deliver zero defects parts / products, overcome challenges within the supply chain and bring material & services into the Client safeguarding continuity of supply, to the highest quality and deliver on time.

Reporting to the SQA Manager, the Snr Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer shall be responsible for delivering Supplier Quality Assurance in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy across the business unit. SQA Engineer shall also be integrated and aligned to the respective Commodity Team.

Working as part of a SQA Team, conducting day to day activities whilst engaging with key stakeholders across Production and the Commodity teams.

The position will be a Hybrid role with remote working possible. The successful candidate will need to be able to at least 2 days per week near Fife.

Main Duties (Leading and/or Supporting):

- Ensure the Quality Management System processes and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts.
- Lead Quality Working Groups to diagnose and mitigate product non-conformities identified internally and externally.
- Submission and maintenance of budgets for the QA activities
- Providing advice to the Business Area Lead and all Programme Leads on the quality aspects of the work being undertaken
- Product and process audits
- Analyse Quality data and manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and preventative action initiatives to reduce quality costs, through the implementation of mistake proofing.
- Demonstrate product knowledge within area of focus including product intent and installation methods within customer platforms.

Candidate Requirements, essential:

- Flexible and positive attitude
- Able to perform effectively in a Integrated Project Team
- Excellent verbal and written communications
- Experience of problem solving and resolution
- Excellent IT skills and navigate though Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Email applications
- Good presentation skills
- Good business / commercial acumen
- Familiar with AS9100 (QMS) and AS9102 (FAI) processes
- Hands on experience of AS9145 - APQP and PPAP use and implementation
- Knowledge of RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) methods
- Good understanding of Lean and six sigma Principles
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
- Negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the Supplier Quality strategy.
- Assist in the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing / technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
- Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.


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