Supplier Quality Engineer

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Supplier Quality EngineerDuration: 6 month contract (Possibilities for extension due to scope of project)Location: Supplier sites around the UK Rate: £25 - £35 an hour Umbrella - Please note this role is inside IR35You will require your own vehicle and a clean full UK divers licence - travel expenses/mileage will be covered Our client is a world leader in power generation. They are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer with minimum of 5 years with proven experience in managing suppliers in the Power/nuclear industry. You will be a Lead Auditor with effective problem-solving skills with experience in MoD related Quality requirements in supporting major projects.Key Activities and Responsibilities Establish an approved and qualified Supply base complaint to Nuclear and Defence requirements.Supply base that is fully conversant with product qualification processes.Suppliers fully capable of meeting the delivery of correct Quality documents to the required processes, project specific procedures and schedules.Management of all Product qualification utilising company processes.Timely execution of Quality Inspection, progressive document reviews and product release from Suppliers.Effective management and disposition of CAPA and leading RCA /8D with SuppliersContinual monitoring and improvement of suppliers using improvement processes and tools.Aware of and comply with UK Ministry of Defence Quality Assurance requirements, ensuring compliant flow down and adherence throughout supply chain.Ensure a compliant and qualified supply base by conducting supplier evaluations and audits. Essential Responsibilities Improve supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers via Quality Plan implementation.Approve supplier selection through robust qualification processes.Expand supply chain through supplier selection, assessment and qualification.Assure supplier compliance to Naval SQAR and regulatory requirements through supplier monitoring process.Develop positive relationships and work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers.Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Service, Manufacturing and Sourcing to drive Quality improvements that minimise the Costs of Quality.Assure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliersDemonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy to ensure compliance.Develop and execute on Supplier Audit Plan.Ensure timely approval of Quality documents as part of progressive review and approval. Qualifications/Requirements You will come form a mechanical, nuclear, power, forging or casting backgroundDegree in an engineering or technical discipline or equivalent non-technical degree with experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance.Experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance.Experience of complex fabrications and knowledge of welding & NDE processes would be desirableExperience in defence-related quality assurance requirements.Trained Lead Quality Supplier AuditorProficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet development and analysis.Effective problem solving, root-cause analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive change (cross-functionally and globally).Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies and in-depth understanding of site level products and related processes.Demonstrated knowledge on SAP/NCR reporting systems. If you feel you fit these requirements please submit your CV in the first instance.