Supplier Quality Engineer

We are looking for a new Supplier Quality Engineer employee to be based either in (preferably) Kendal or Blackburn (UK), Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer will work in a team environment with suppliers and sub-contractors to manage supplier quality issues and continuously improve processes affecting product quality.

What a typical day looks like:

• Carry out supplier validation audits when required.


• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.


• Work with suppliers directly to request and assist in corrective action plans to address process failures and supplier quality issues.


• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues.


• Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.


• Work with the supplier directly, create corrective action plans to address process failures.


• Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance.


• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system.


• Participate in cross-functional team activities in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.
  
  Engineering degree & knowledge of quality and business systems, including ISO9001


• About 3 years of experience in working in the field of Quality in an industrial manufacturing environment.


• Use of metrology, inspection methods and equipment


• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings


• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication + good interpersonal, IT & Problem solving skills


• Working knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis tools such as 5 Whys, 8D and FMEA


• Eligibility to work in the UK.
  
  Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.


At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.


• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success


• A merit-based annual pay review and enhanced annual leave


• Attendance bonus


• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards


• Referral bonus


• Volunteer days


• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year


• Sick pay & Cycle to Work scheme


• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave


• Hybrid Work - after training


• Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellor's and expert advice


• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders


• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)