Specialist electronics business developing sub-systems and components for the RF & communications sector. Their growth plan is very promising and this new role will help to develop the supply chain to facilitate the growth.
Info about what the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer / Supplier QA role entails
The main purpose of the role will be to conduct supplier audits, manage the documentation and at times goods in inspection (some manual, some visual but mainly machine inspection). Typical daily tasks will include opening supplier advice notes, root cause analysis, prioritising what supplier tasks need to be escalated, working with the planners and buyers, working with the supply chain and KPI reporting for suppliers etc.
Essential Requirements of the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer / Supplier QA
1. Experience conducting supplier audits, looking at the supplier process end to end
2. Good report writing skills
3. An appreciation of engineering (mechanical, electrical or electronics) - working closely with goods in inspection, the successful candidate will be required to look & inspect non-conforming products.
4. Good with documentation when non-conforming product comes in, explain, document & liaise with the supply chain to return where necessary.
5. Good background in manufacturing - you will come across issues...