Supplier Quality Engineer
About the Role
Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Lincolnshire Lincoln Company Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. Organization Gas Services Business Unit Distributed Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Supplier Quality Engineer for blades and vanes (BV) supporting our SGT business, you will be part of a growing team in a position that entails a large responsibility!
Your day will be filled with interactions with suppliers; leading product qualifications/fixed process changes, addressing/containing non-conformances, analysing data, and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate internally with experienced cross-functional teams to uphold Siemens Energy quality standards, while fostering strong relationships with our valued global suppliers. You will be part of a team responsible for assessing and maintaining supplier capabilities across the casting, machining and coating supply chain. You will collaborate with shop floor inspectors, internal quality functions, the materials laboratory, and the engineering community to identify, contain and resolve non-conformance to facilitate on-time-delivery to the build line. Your contribution not only drives sustainable quality improvements but also strengthens internal and external relationships, making each day a vital contribution to the success of the organisation.
We work in a global, multi-cultural environment with contacts across the world. Networking will be key to your success.
How You’ll Make an Impact
1. Product and Process Qualifications: Lead teams to perform Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ), supporting suppliers in adhering to Siemens Energy Quality Management Processes and tools.
2. Supplier Involvement and Collaboration: Engage with suppliers to help resolve process related issues, including non-conformance management and containment.
3. Supplier Quality Supervision: Oversee supplier quality performance, including corrective and preventive actions, initiate quality improvement programs/initiatives and risk mitigation measures.
4. Supplier Qualification and Auditing: Collaborate with a cross-functional team to assess and audit supplier capabilities, ensuring they meet Siemens Energy standards.
5. Monitoring and Communication: Continuously monitor and report supplier quality performance, help contribute to key performance indicators and communicate risks.
What You Bring
6. Minimum of an HNC qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials Science or Manufacturing) or a related technical field. Experience in gas turbine blade and vane casting, non-conventional machining, surface coating technology, forging or welding would be highly desirable.
7. Significant experience (typically 3+ years) in a supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing engineering role within a relevant industry ( aerospace, automotive or power generation).
8. Demonstrated evidence of problem-solving techniques, implementing continuous improvements initiatives and performing external supply chain audits. Knowledge of statistical process control tools would also be advantageous.
9. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills across all levels of business. Developed initiative and diplomacy skills. Experience working within a global environment with good cultural awareness. Proven ability to manage multi-problem investigations simultaneously.
10. Commitment and Travel: Demonstrates commitment, collaboration, positivity and structured work habits, with a willingness to travel as part of the job.