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Jobster • Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Supplier Quality Engineer (contract, 6 months, Inside IR35)
Location & work type: Lincoln, hybrid work arrangement
Stack/tools: quality problem-solving (8D, RCA, 5 Whys, FMEA), data analysis (Excel), GD&T/drawing interpretation, Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, SQM), PPQ support; familiarity with ISO9001:2015
Lead supplier involvement and collaboration to resolve process issues, including non-conformance management and containment
Oversee supplier quality performance: implement corrective/preventive actions, quality improvement programs, and risk mitigation
Continuously monitor/report supplier quality metrics, contribute to KPIs, communicate risks, and support Product/Process Qualifications (PPQ)
Engineering, R&D, or manufacturing background with supplier quality experience
Ability to manage unexpected supplier quality issues end-to-end
Knowledge of inspection methodologies and GD&T
Proficiency with quality tools (5 Whys, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management
Strong Excel/data skills
Familiarity with ISO 9001, SQM, and Quality Control routines; understanding of ISO 9001:2015
Experience in gas turbine blade/vane machining, casting, or surface coating
Prior work in energy/industrial technology sectors
Role: SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
Contract duration: 6 months - Inside IR35
Location: Lincoln - hybrid
Our Client is an Energy technology company are seeking to recruit SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER at Lincoln location. The role is for a contract position of 6 months Inside IR35. Our client has 150-year legacy of innovation and will focus on energy transformation, new technologies, decarbonization and Innovative leading-edge technology.
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for blades and vanes (BV) supporting our Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business, you will be part of a growing team in a position that entails a large responsibility!
Your day will be filled with interesting supplier interactions such as; addressing, processing and containing non-conformances, utilising your quality experience with tools such as 8D, RCA’s and 5 why’s, analysing data for trends and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate internally with experienced cross-functional teams to uphold client Energy quality standards, while fostering strong relationships with our valued suppliers.
How You’ll Make An Impact
As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be involved in Supplier Involvement and Collaboration: Engage with suppliers to help resolve process related issues, including non-conformance management and containment.
You will Oversee supplier quality performance, including corrective and preventive actions, initiate quality improvement programs/initiatives and risk mitigation measures.
You will be continuously monitor and report supplier quality performance, help contribute to KPI’s and communicate risks and Support Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ), supporting suppliers in adhering to Energy Quality Management Processes and tools.
What You Bring
Supplier Quality Engineer will have solid background in Engineering, R&D, or manufacturing is required (time served or degree qualified) and dealing with unexpected supplier quality issues from beginning to end. Knowledge of inspection methodologies and capability. Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Experience in gas turbine blade/vane machining, casting and/or surface coating technology would be highly desirable. IT skills including excel/data manipulation. Proficiency in quality methods (5 why, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management, with a focus on product functionality, delivery/cost, and resource constraints. Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and Quality Control routines.
Understanding and application of ISO9001: 2015
Interested in a fantastic career opportunity with a great pay rate? Apply now to set up an informal conversation with a member of our Recruitment team and find out more information!
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