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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Glenrothes
Client: Raytheon Technologies
Location: Glenrothes, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4a921eca8007
Job Views: 5
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description:
Summary of Role:
Within the Weapons and Sensors (W&S) Business Area, one of the largest operating areas within the Raytheon UK business, the dynamic Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team are an integral part of the Supply Chain team. The team is involved in high-profile programmes, ensuring the supply chain delivers zero defect parts/products, overcoming challenges, and bringing materials & services into Raytheon to safeguard continuity of supply, quality, and timeliness.
Reporting to the SQA Manager, the Quality Engineer will be responsible for delivering Supplier Quality Assurance in line with the Quality Management System and Policy across the W&S business unit, aligned with the respective Commodity Team.
The role involves conducting day-to-day activities as part of the SQA team, engaging with stakeholders across Production and Commodity teams, and ensuring continuous development and implementation of best practices to prevent defects, reduce variation and waste, and meet quality standards to minimize costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
The responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality procedures, leading quality improvement initiatives, managing budgets, performing audits, analyzing quality data, supporting internal and external audits, managing supplier relationships, and participating in supplier assessments and development activities.
Candidate Requirements:
* Flexible and positive attitude
* Effective team player within an IPT
* Excellent communication skills
* Problem-solving experience
* Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email)
* Good business acumen
* Knowledge of AS9100 (QMS), AS9102 (FAI), and experience with AS9145 - APQP and PPAP
* Understanding of RCCA methods, Lean, and Six Sigma principles
* Strong stakeholder relationship skills
* Negotiation skills
* Experience in supplier approval processes and risk assessment
* Participation in cross-functional teams for product development
* Educational qualifications: BA/MBA/B.Eng/M.Eng/MSc, CQI, IRCA certification or equivalent
* Experience in integrated commodity environments, PCA/PCB/OEM, SAP, Power BI, aerospace/defense industry
* Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance
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