Supplier Quality Engineer

at  Leonardo UK Ltd

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• A Bachelor’s Degree [or equivalent] in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly “complex” industry.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic manufacturing prcosses (IPC trained preferable)
• Experience of producing key Quality/ Supply Chain metrics to support the analytical approach to continuous improvement.
• Experience of working within a Project Team Environment.
• Experience of proactive management of Non Conformance within the External Supply Chain.
• Experience of deploying various Tools and Techniques i.e. APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root cause analysis, DMAIC, First Article Verifications,
• Familiar with Procurement disciplines within the Defence Electronics and Manufacturing industry.
• Awareness of contributing factors such as regulatory requirements for the External Supply Chain.
• Ability to identify and deliver change programs in the External Supply Chain.
• Able to demonstrate a range of organisational skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• At least 5 years’ experience of quality auditing, including within the Supply Chain environment. (preferably Lead Audit trained)
• Computer literate, ability to use, review and interrogate data held on the management system (SAP). Prepare reports in line with company processes (MS Office etc).
• Communication skills, ability to deliver detailed information to customers at all levels within the business (e.g. attend high-level meetings, deliver clear and concise presentations).
• Experience with US Prime Contractors / Government contracts.

• The identification and implementation of IPT Improvement opportunities within the External Supply Chain
• Ensure Supply Chain risks and opportunities are identified, mitigated and exploited as required.
• Ensure compliance to AS9100 Revision D with particular emphasis on the Process .
• Effectiveness (PEAR) requirements and joint assessments.
• The identification and delivery of internal Procurement Improvement opportunities in order to support both delivery and cost benefits.
• The implementation of Supplier Failure Review Boards in order to drive IPT Improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation of the Supplier Surveillance Plan to maintain the strategic and proactive approach to Supply Chain management.
• Support, as required, Generic Capability Reviews in the External Supply Chain.
• Support, as required, all adhoc Procurement and External Supply issues.