Supplier Development Engineer

at  Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd

THE SKILLS YOU NEED

• Detailed understanding of continuous improvement (quality/ lean sigma / etc.) processes
• Electromechanical engineering experience
• Strong time management skills
• Highly organised and methodical
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to form productive working relationships with stakeholders with the ability to influence suppliers
• An excellent problem solver with an eye for detail who can also think outside of the box

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Support new supplier identification, validation, and approval in line with the Supply Chain Manager’s instruction
• Help to maintain relevant KPI’s and supplier scorecards to drive supplier performance
• Schedule and conduct Supplier assessment audits for key and strategic suppliers
• Identify and deliver cost saving initiatives based on improved productivity and processes within the Supply Chain
• Support and deliver outsourcing options to facilitate make and buy options
• Facilitate rapid problem resolution of parts quality issues working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with Design and Production Engineers to ensure supplier process capability is matched to, or reflected in, SEA product and process requirements
• Support procurement with Quarterly Business Reviews
• Initiate and support continuous improvement initiatives, both within SEA as well as suppliers as appropriate
• Operate in accordance with health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures to ensure the security of information assets and the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors