Quality Engineer

Lincoln Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will drive supplier quality and ensure Napier’s supply chain meets the highest standards. You will investigate non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions across suppliers. You’ll audit the Quality Management System, support supplier improvements, and manage performance dashboards. You will collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to improve reliability of components for power generation, marine, and rail applications. This is a hands-on role in a heritage engineering environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Improve supplier performance and ensure supply chain quality
Investigate supplier non-conformances and lead root cause analysis
Audit supplier compliance with Napier’s Quality Management System and drive improvement actions
Measure and maintain supplier performance via vendor assessment
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 and approvals
Manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, and quality dashboards
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams

Key requirements

Experience in engineering or manufacturing environments with a focus on quality improvement
Experience with supplier quality and performance management
Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC)
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles knowledge
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC
Non-conformance management and supplier corrective actions
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Experience with manufacturing processes (CNC, casting, welding, moulding, coatings)