Description

Active Staff are proud to be partnered with an Innovative, award winning Electronics Manufacturer in Andover who are on the lookout for a Supplier Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the company's quality strategy, taking ownership of supplier quality and working closely with suppliers, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing teams. Monday - Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 15:30 Benefits for the Supplier Quality Engineer: * Free onsite parking * Bi-annual bonus scheme * 25 days holiday + BH * Company Christmas Closure * Birthday gift vouchers * Discounts to high street retailers and more through Perk box * Life Assurance * Sick Pay The role of the Supplier Quality Engineer: * Managing supplier quality complaints, returns and NCRs/SCARs. * Investigating manufacturing rejects and determining whether materials/components meet specification. * Monitoring supplier performance and incoming material quality. * Conducting First Article Inspections (FAIs) and supporting new product/material introductions. * Conducting initial and ongoing supplier audits. * Managing supplier changes, including product changes and end-of-life situations. * Working with Engineering and R&D on product development and engineering changes. * Supporting the release of non-conforming materials following investigation and risk assessment. * Producing regular quality reports, including defect trends and Pareto analysis. * Supporting supplier development and continuous improvement activities. * Creating and maintaining incoming goods inspection templates. * Visiting suppliers when required to investigate quality issues and conduct audits Experience of the Supplier Quality Engineer: * 3+ years' experience in quality management within an industrial manufacturing/product development environment. * Experience working directly with suppliers and managing quality issues. * Knowledge of ISO 9001, with ISO 13485 and/or AS 9100 highly desirable. * Experience with NCRs, SCARs, corrective actions, FAIs and supplier audits. * A practical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes. * Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint