Quality Engineer

Overview

In this role you will join the Procurement & Supply Chain function to safeguard supplier quality and drive continuous improvement across our approved base. You will lead investigations into supplier non-conformances, ensure QA system compliance, and monitor supplier performance to support Napier’s quality goals. You will work cross-functionally to implement technical and process improvements and participate in supplier evaluations. This is an opportunity to shape quality governance in a global industrial business.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier non-conformances and lead root cause analysis
• Audit suppliers and drive improvement action plans to ensure QA system compliance
• Measure and manage supplier performance per Napier Vendor Assessment system
• Lead supplier investigations and manage corrective action processes (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, 8D)
• Support suppliers with technical and process improvements
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and participate in new supplier evaluations/approvals
• Manage supplier scorecards, KPIs and quality performance dashboards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Engineering and Commercial teams

Key requirements

• Experience within Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Supplier Development or Supplier Management
• Experience in a regulated industry (advantageous)
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA (Process & Design), MSA, SPC
• 8D, root cause analysis tools
• Lean & Six Sigma methodologies
• Managing supplier deviation and non-conformance processes
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Understanding manufacturing processes: CNC machining, moulding, castings, welding, coatings, investment casting

• cross-functional collaboration
• problem-solving mindset
• analytical thinking
• APQP
• PPAP
• FMEA (Process & Design)

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