Validation EngineerCirca £50,000Join a leader in the defence sector and play a crucial role in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to uphold the values of freedom and security.Are you passionate about manufacturing excellence, quality assurance, and project delivery? Our client, a leading defense organization, is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team. You'll directly contribute to the success of critical defence programmes by validating their external supply chain for full-rate production readiness.What You'll Do:
* Own a portfolio of key suppliers, managing relationships and driving their adherence to quality standards
* Conduct in-depth assessments to evaluate supplier capabilities to meet project requirements
* Utilise tools like Process FMEAs, MSAs, Process Mapping, MRLs, and Production Readiness Reviews to ensure suppliers are ready for production
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks to supply chain and manufacturing processes
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality
What You'll Bring:
1. A manufacturing engineering background with a keen understanding of processes and techniques
2. Experience with manufacturing or supplier quality, ideally within the defence or aerospace industries
3. Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing capability trans...