Supplier Quality Engineer
On-site · Malvern, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Lead supplier quality activities including supplier audits, PPAP, 8D/CAPA, and NPI/NVI documentation; monitor supplier performance and develop improvement plans; serve as primary contact for supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions; lead supplier meetings with strategic and underperforming suppliers; support NPI/NVI projects ensuring timely FAIRs and PPAP documentation; promote structured problem-solving using tools like 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and A3 reports; work with Procurement and cross-functional teams to ensure components from suppliers meet product standards.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on quality background with supplier QA
- Experience with quality systems and methods (8D, AQL, First Article Inspection, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, ISO 9001)
- Experience using measuring equipment (e.g., Keyence) or willingness to learn
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience
- Cross-functional collaboration and independent work style
- Experience leading CAPA and 8D activities
- NPI/NVI documentation experience (FAIRs, PPAP)
- Risk-based supplier audits
- Process capability focus
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Travel with role (local and occasional international)
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