Supplier Quality Engineer - Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom - Theo James Recruitment

Description

Company Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a global, innovative manufacturer of consumer goods who are growing due to demand in the business. As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will play a crucial part within the Quality Team and the wider business in their consistent appetite for growth. Please see further details below regarding this exciting opportunity.

Job Responsibilties

• Act as the primary liaison between the factory and suppliers regarding quality discrepancies.
• Engage all necessary functions within Husqvarna to address supplier-related quality issues.
• Foster internal customer relationships and collaborate with SQA Commodity Engineers to enhance supplier development.
• Provide suppliers with feedback on quality discrepancies identified within factory processes (e.g., Goods-in, assembly lines, lab).
• Issue IQNs (Initial Quality Notifications) to suppliers.
• Initiate 8D investigations with SQA Commodity Engineers and oversee resolution.
• Validate supplier root cause analyses and implement permanent corrective actions in coordination with SQA Commodity Engineers.
• Report on the progress of 8D investigations.
• Regularly collect data and report KPIs.
• Review and approve deviation requests.
• Support and cooperate with the Global SQA team.
• Conduct supplier visits, as needed, in collaboration with SQA.
• Participate in the New Product Introduction process by assisting with Engineering and Manufacturing pilot builds.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting both electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Experience working with EMS suppliers preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills