Supplier Quality Engineer
Randstad Sourceright · Lincoln, England ·
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Lincoln Contract length: 6 months contract Work Structure: Hybrid Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Package Repair Coordinator to join a World leader offering Products, Solutions and Services across the entire Energy value chain on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations.
You will shape a competitive, sustainable supply chain, partnering globally to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is a high-responsibility role within the Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business, focusing on managing external vendors that supply critical blades and vanes (BV).
Acting as the primary bridge between Siemens Energy and its global supply chain, the SQE is responsible for monitoring supplier performance, minimizing quality risks, and ensuring all components meet strict internal quality standards.
The day-to-day workload is fast-paced and split between technical problem-solving and cross-cultural communication. Key responsibilities include addressing and containing component non-conformances, utilizing root-cause analysis tools (such as 8D and 5 Whys), and supporting Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ).
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a solid engineering or manufacturing background, strong data manipulation skills, and a willingness to travel to supplier sites to foster strong working relationships. Some of the duties will include but are not limited to:
- Address, process, and contain non-conforming parts or materials when they are identified.
- Utilize your quality engineering toolkit—including tools like 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 5 Whys—to investigate why errors occurred.
- Engage directly with external vendors to help them troubleshoot and resolve issues related to their manufacturing processes.
- Supervise overall supplier quality performance, ensuring they implement proper corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Initiate and lead quality improvement programs and risk mitigation measures with underperforming suppliers.
- Continuously monitor, track, and report on supplier quality data, actively contributing to team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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