Job Title:  Supplier Quality Engineer

Scope of Role:

Manage and maintain the Company’s Suppliers by working closely with internal customers such as operations, purchasing, project leaders, external suppliers to develop a mutually agreeable relationship.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Company’s Supplier audit management in accordance with the BMS system.

• Develop and maintain the supplier monitoring process through using analytical techniques including enhancing the supplier score card, and other KPIs are deemed appropriate over the AAG companies.

• Ensure all supplier quality system documentation maintenance is kept up to date – Supplier Quality Manual.

• Maintain the supplier quality metrics working within the targets set and ensuring any non-conformances are subject to disposition in a timely manner.

• Develop and maintain a Supplier database, scope of supply, frequency of review, etc.

• Have sufficient know of technics to carry out Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis both internally and with suppliers.

• Be competent in conducting 2nd & 1st party audits – a recognised lead auditing qualification is desirable.

• Provide Quality Engineer support to all areas of the business as deemed necessary by the Quality Manager.

• Support the internal NCR process and disposition CARs. Analyse any trends therein and take appropriate action.

• Support the supplier selection strategy for New Product Introduction

• Support 3rd party audits as required.

• Promote/Support Continuous Improvement / Lean practices

• Good communication skills to succinctly capture and report out findings, improvements, etc. with good MS Office skill.

• Develop and deliver in-house training to support Certified Operator program, related to supplier approval.

Position Requirements:

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

1. Significant proven experience of working in a supplier management role within a quality environment

2. Ability to work in multi-functional teams, both externally and internally

3. Aerospace/automotive experience would be desirable

4. Proven planning skills

5. Previous experience of producing accurate and detailed comprehensive written reports on suppliers

6. Significant Microsoft Office skills, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets.

7. Six Sigma knowledge essential, green belt would be desirable

8. Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements and authorities is desirable

9. Good command of the English language and very articulate

10. Good presentation and communication skills to groups of around 10-50 people

11. Lean manufacturing experience would be desirable