Supplier Validation Engineer

at  Robert Walters

What sets this company apart: Our client is a leading defence organisation, proud of the role they play in supporting those who protect our nations. They partner with governments to work towards a common goal, defending our freedom. They offer a dynamic working environment with excellent career progression and development opportunities. Their enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. They also offer fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
Keywords: Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Project delivery, Supplier Validation, Aerospace, Defence
Seize the opportunity to join a growing team responsible for validating the external supply chain, ensuring successful delivery of parts required to support Development programmes in preparation for full rate Production. This role is perfect for an individual with experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Project delivery. You will handle a portfolio of suppliers on a daily basis and manage the project Industrial Validation Plan. This role offers the chance to assess and validate the supply chain and suppliers’ capability to meet our requirements, undertake Industrial Validation activities, identify potential manufacturing & supply chain risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans.
Handle a portfolio of suppliers on a daily basis and manage the project Industrial Validation Plan.
Assess & validate the supply chain and suppliers’ capability to meet our requirements.
Identify potential manufacturing & supply chain risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans.

As a Supplier Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring their capabilities align with our stringent requirements. Your expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Project Delivery will be crucial in undertaking Industrial Validation activities such as Process FMEAs, MRL assessments, and Production Readiness Reviews. You will also be instrumental in identifying potential manufacturing & supply chain risks, devising robust improvement and mitigation plans. Your collaborative approach will be key in working closely with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organisations.
Manage a portfolio of suppliers on a day-to-day basis.
Handle the project Industrial Validation Plan.
Assess and validate the supply chain and suppliers’ capability to meet our requirements.
Undertake Industrial Validation activities such as: Process FMEAs, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, Production Readiness Reviews in preparation for series production.
Identify potential manufacturing & supply chain risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans.
Handle & validate elements of manufacturing capability transfer from in house to supplier.