Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job Description: The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer role at BAE Systems involves managing supplier quality activities for a key defense program. This hybrid position requires oversight of quality processes, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The role also includes travel to supplier sites within the UK as needed. Candidates should have a solid background in supplier quality assurance and relevant quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers across all quality-related activities, including First Article Inspections (FAIs).
- Identify adverse trends and implement effective corrective actions within the supply chain.
- Apply quality process improvement techniques to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide mentoring support to junior quality professionals.
- Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Project Quality Plans.
- Promote quality excellence across both internal teams and the supplier network.
- Support quality certification, planning, risk assessment and non-conformance management.
- Lead or support audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives.
Skills Required:
- Solid experience in supplier quality assurance, including auditing and improvement planning.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and FAI AS9102 standards.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and PFMEA.
- Experience using quality data systems and reporting tools.
- Desirable but not essential: knowledge of welding, machining, or casting processes.
Salary (Rate): £37.14 hourly
City: Barrow-In-Furness
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Hourly Rate: £37.14 (Umbrella)
Location: Sheffield or Barrow (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Travel: Some UK travel required
Overview: We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting a key defence programme. This is a hybrid role based in either Sheffield or Barrow, with some travel to UK supplier sites as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers across all quality-related activities, including First Article Inspections (FAIs).
- Identify adverse trends and implement effective corrective actions within the supply chain.
- Apply quality process improvement techniques to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide mentoring support to junior quality professionals.
- Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Project Quality Plans.
- Promote quality excellence across both internal teams and the supplier network.
- Support quality certification, planning, risk assessment and non-conformance management.
- Lead or support audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Solid experience in supplier quality assurance, including auditing and improvement planning.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and FAI AS9102 standards.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and PFMEA.
- Experience using quality data systems and reporting tools.
- Desirable but not essential: knowledge of welding, machining, or casting processes.
£37 Per hour
Barrow-In-Furness, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description: The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer role at BAE Systems involves managing supplier quality activities for a key defense program. This hybrid position requires oversight of quality processes, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The role also includes travel to supplier sites within the UK as needed. Candidates should have a solid background in supplier quality assurance and relevant quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers across all quality-related activities, including First Article Inspections (FAIs).
- Identify adverse trends and implement effective corrective actions within the supply chain.
- Apply quality process improvement techniques to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide mentoring support to junior quality professionals.
- Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Project Quality Plans.
- Promote quality excellence across both internal teams and the supplier network.
- Support quality certification, planning, risk assessment and non-conformance management.
- Lead or support audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives.
Skills Required:
- Solid experience in supplier quality assurance, including auditing and improvement planning.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and FAI AS9102 standards.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and PFMEA.
- Experience using quality data systems and reporting tools.
- Desirable but not essential: knowledge of welding, machining, or casting processes.
Salary (Rate): £37.14 hourly
City: Barrow-In-Furness
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Hourly Rate: £37.14 (Umbrella)
Location: Sheffield or Barrow (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Travel: Some UK travel required
Overview: We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting a key defence programme. This is a hybrid role based in either Sheffield or Barrow, with some travel to UK supplier sites as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers across all quality-related activities, including First Article Inspections (FAIs).
- Identify adverse trends and implement effective corrective actions within the supply chain.
- Apply quality process improvement techniques to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide mentoring support to junior quality professionals.
- Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Project Quality Plans.
- Promote quality excellence across both internal teams and the supplier network.
- Support quality certification, planning, risk assessment and non-conformance management.
- Lead or support audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Solid experience in supplier quality assurance, including auditing and improvement planning.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and FAI AS9102 standards.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and PFMEA.
- Experience using quality data systems and reporting tools.
- Desirable but not essential: knowledge of welding, machining, or casting processes.
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