Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

We are currently looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer for our very prestigious client based in Herne Bay.

The candidate must have experience and be qualified in lead auditing, have experience of supplier account management and development, and experience of working within a tier 1 manufacturing environment.

 Key responsibilities include: -

• Analysing supplier capabilities
• Developing and maintaining auditable supplier metrics
• Driving supplier improvement through detailed improvement plans based on thorough analysis of returns
• Conducting supplier quality audits based on supplier performance and critical business impact
• Providing technical training to employees when required

Essential Qualities include: -

• HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Lead auditor qualification and experience for AS9100 or ISO9001
• Experience working within a Tier 1 manufacturing environment
• Experience of supplier development and supplier account management
• Experience of leading customer and supplier audits
• Experience of developing and maintaining Quality Management Systems and processes
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to read and interrupt engineering drawings
• Practical problem solving skills
• Self motivated, with high levels of numeracy and literacy
• Good communication skills
• Team player

Desirable Qualities include: -

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification at degree level
• Purchasing experience
• Six sigma and lean manufacturing knowledge
• Experience of MRP

The position is permanent and the working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am – 4.30pm and Friday 8am – 1.30pm.

If this sounds like the position for you please do not hesitate in getting in contact with Paul Hayes at Red Eagle on 01303 851133 or alternatively email your CV to paul@redeagle.jobs