Principal Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

at  Helix

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do here at Helix. Our e-drive technology has set new standards in electric powertrains, smashed world records, and been recognised with a multitude of industry awards.
For over 20 years you will have seen our products in action in prestigious high-performance vehicles including most recently the Lotus Evija and Aston Martin Valkyrie. We have also supported many motorsport teams to achieve great things on the track.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of measurement systems / metrology
• Working knowledge of ISO-45001 / ISO-14001
• Supplier quality assurance experience in electronics and/or mechanical components
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / demonstrable experience equivalent to
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects with suppliers through use of APQP
• Demonstrable experience in facilitating FMEA reviews and managing action plans
• Demonstrable experience of using problem solving techniques (5Y, 8D, PPS)
• Experienced user of Microsoft office

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

• Lead auditor ISO-9001 / IATF-16949 / AS-9100
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  As an employee of Helix, you will receive a competitive salary, ongoing personal development, training opportunities and a generous benefits package including a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, agile working and gym membership to name a few.
  Please note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited staffing recruitment firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CV’s received will be treated as the property of Helix

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To ensure that supplier quality requirements are met, documented and reported accurately.
To ensure support to all the relevant projects including periodic updates of internal and external quality documentation to deliver the project milestones within the required deadlines.
To develop the existing supply chain to satisfy different industries’ requirements.
This role will also need to support the development of the existing BMS to ensure compliance to ISO 9001 and next standards (IATF 16949 and ISO 14001).
Reporting directly to the Head of Quality, but also accountable to project and operational management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the supplier approval process by assessing Quality Management System, manufacturing capability, and Health, Safety & Environmental risks.
• Carry supplier validation audits and work with suppliers to ensure satisfactory completion of all advanced product quality planning (APQP) deliverables:
• Requirements management