Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Vacancy – Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Who is Senior plc?

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.

We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.

We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.

We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - What does the job involve?

Company interface for Supplier Quality Management and Development to ensure LPE Quality and delivery requirements are fully understood and achieved by LPE supply chain.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - What will my responsibilities include?’

• Communicating effectively with customers, contractors or supplier representatives.
• Effectively working with other management, NPI and projects to achieve business requirements.
• Conduct Supplier Audits (Process and QMS)
• Conduct source inspection (Certification release and dimensional)
• Manage all aspects of supplier Non-conformance (Root cause analysis and Corrective action)
• Conduct and/or approve First Article Inspection Reports (to AS9102)
• Manage supplier KPIs
• Develop and review improvement plans with poor performing suppliers
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
• Assist with internal system Audits as part of the internal quality management system schedule.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - What key skills and experience do I need?

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
• Experienced with AS9100, AS9102 & GS3001
• Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Good understanding of Special Process including (Heat treatment, Plating,)
• Experienced in Root Cause / Corrective Action 8D format
• Strong communication skills, both written a verbal, and have the confidence and ability to present to groups from all disciplines and levels
• Possess the necessary interpersonal skills that will enable engagement with all levels of the business.           
• To be able to take the initiative and where appropriate to work with the minimum of supervision.
• When required be part of the Internal Material Review Board, highlighting supplier issues when needed
• Self-motivated with excellent analytical, organizational, report writing and problem-solving skills
• Work to a high standard of accuracy
• Working across the supply base to reduce internal findings across Release certification.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - What qualifications should I have?

• AS9100 internal auditor
• Competent in Outlook, Word, Excel. Visio
• Driving licence (Travel between sites, with use of company pool car)
• AS9100 Lead auditor (Desirable)
• Time served, Engineering apprenticeship (Desirable)
• Security Clearance (Desirable)

Why join Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Career and development opportunities
• 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Health cash plan scheme
• Health & wellbeing services
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Profit sharing scheme
• Reward and recognition