Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Mechanical, Audits, SPC, FMEA, Ro
- Recruiter
- Support Services Group
- Location
- Bath
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 30 Mar 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Mechanical, Audits, SPC, FMEA, Root Cause) Bristol, Bath ??Neg + benefits Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer - Mechanical with hands-on practical experience of electro-mechanical equipmentrequired by world leading manufacturer of specialist high-tech low-volume electronic and electromechanical systems. An ideal candidate would have experience of driving quality and cost improvements, conducting supplier audits and the application of ISO/TS16949 techniques to manufacturing processes Main Responsibilities - Drive down suppliers' DPPM rates, in accordance with KPI targets - Drive improvement in suppliers' process capability and efficiency - Promote and implement contemporary techniques such as SPC, FMEA etc. - Conduct systematic evaluation, analysis and follow up of supplier returns and NCRs - Drive suppliers' Root Cause Corrective Action, e.g. through 8D programmes - Analyse supplier performance and drive containment, corrective and preventive action - Report with objective evidence on supplier performance and improvement progress - Produce the relevant Vendor Rating data and follow up agreed improvement actions - Contribute to the design process, relating to manufacturing expertise (component DFM) - Undertake/co-ordinate component sample approvals - Liaise with Purchasing, Engineering and Production as required, to improve supplier performance - Co-ordinate, implement and maintain the supplier audit programme (including Nuclear) - Conduct system, process and product audits at new and existing suppliers - Maintain procedures for component inspection, supplier audits, concessions, NCRs etc. - Review and disposition segregated or quarantined components at company or suppliers' sites - Prepare specific supplier performance summaries as required - Travel on company business as required, including overseas Qualifications HND/Degree/equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering Recent, IRCA Approved, ISO9001 Lead Assessor Training would be a distinct advantage EXPERIENCE - Driving quality and cost improvements and conducting supplier audits - The application of ISO/TS16949 techniques to manufacturing processes - Previous employment in a QA or manufacturing support role in engineering industry - Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes, e.g.: o Casting - HPD, LPD, gravity, sand and investment (in aluminium, zinc and iron) o Precision machining (including complex castings) o Plastic injection and compression moulding o Gear cutting o Motor winding and assembly o Springs (flat metal, coil, tension, torsion and compression) o Proprietary parts, including fasteners, bearings and seals - Comprehensive understanding of ISO9001 and its interpretation - Audit and follow-up of ISO9001 Management Systems - Application of quality tools, including SPC, to manufacturing processes - IT - proficient in the use of the MS Office suite and an understanding of MRP systems