Supplier Quality Engineer

As Supplier Quality Engineer you will be tasked with the following;

• Own supplier audit and evaluation to ensure conformance.
• Own the assessment of new and existing supplier capabilities to meet the expected OTIF delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and applicable regulations, industrial standards and customer requirements.
• Regularly monitor supplier KPI performance and take actions to secure continuous compliance and take lead on supplier improvement activities, including putting development plans in place.
• Supplier development and process improvement - work with suppliers to ensure that robust process controls are in place to ensure compliance and prevent nonconformities. Drive systematic problem solving, process control and continuous improvement activities.
• Supplier quality monitoring and management - manage the supplier quality performance issues, serve as the liaison between the suppliers and the businesses Quality & Engineering team. Initiate and see through the resolving of supplier nonconformance issue including supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness, and corrective & preventative action closure.
• Assist NPI and product transfer management by working with cross-functional team and the suppliers to ensure that key milestones are achieved , including qualifying new supplier and/or components, FAI and PPAP.
• Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes. Carry out supplier pre-assessment, approval and qualification processes and validation audits Follow initial approval, manage maintenance and surveillance of suppliers to ensure continuous compliance.
• Support supplier business reviews and supplier visits.
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with the businesses cross-functional team and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to functional processes and procedures and at all times ensure own compliance to the company's code of ethics and health & safety practices.