Supplier Quality Assurance Lead

at  BAE Systems

Job Title: Supplier Quality Assurance Lead
Location: Sheffield. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £50,818 + depending on experience

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Experience with relevant quality standards e.g. ISO 9001
• Previous experience in a Supplier Assurance Quality role, including supplier audit and improvement planning within the supply chain
• A good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/ Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Data Analytics and business reporting experience
• Risk management experience
• A working knowledge of welding/machining or casting would be desirable

• You will manage and take responsibility for a portfolio of suppliers and all quality-related activities including FAIs without daily supervision
• You will identify any adverse trends, recommending, and initiating corrective actions with suppliers to ensure effective closure
• Understand and deploy quality process improvement techniques to ensure that continuous improvement is maintained within the Supply Chain
• You will mentor a small team of Quality professionals as and when required, and support other members of the overall Quality Team
• Maintain compliance to Business Unit’s local Quality Business Management System and Project Quality Plans
• You will promote the value of Quality throughout the Business and Supply Chain
• You may have international or domestic travel dependent on supplier portfolio and business need