Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Huntingdon

Department: Quality

Level: IC3 

 

About Xaar

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

For more information, visit www.xaar.com.

Xaar Values:

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Scale 

  • Multiple components across all product ranges
  • Engagement with both national and international suppliers
  • Wide range of component types (moulded plastics, cast metals, stamped parts etc.

Freedom to make decisions

The SQE operates with a significant level of autonomy, making day to day decisions regarding supplier quality activities, approvals, and corrective actions. They are empowered to escalated quality concerns and recommend supplier development actions or changes in supplier status based on performance. 

Complexity 

  • Multiple suppliers across different manufacturing processes and geographies
  • Working across all operational departments with broad stakeholder set
  • Balance technical quality standards with cost considerations, delivery constraints and practical implementation 
  • Operating within a high precision mechanical environment down to micron / sub-micron level 

Planning horizon

  • Immediate containment of supplier quality issues
  • Development and execution of supplier audits, improvement plans and PPAP

Key Accountabilities

On a typical day you'll be expected to:

  • Evaluate, approve and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with requirement
  • Lead PPAP activities
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier non-conformances, ensuring effective containment and problem resolution
  • Conduct supplier audits (both nationally and internationally) in conjunction with the procurement team to evaluate capabilities and improvement opportunities
  • Work closely with internal engineering teams through the PPAP process and ensure compliance with change control procedures
  • Monitor supplier quality metrics and lead improvement opportunities when required
  • Support the introduction of new product and changes at suppliers
  • Provide technical guidance and supports on quality tools, process control and appropriate metrology methods where applicable 

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
  • Sound understanding of operating within a Quality Management System (QMS) with particular knowledge & experience of ISO 9001
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, particularly moulding (plastics / rubbers), casting, sheet metal forming, drawing and stamping
  • Proven experience in a supplier in a supplier quality role within a manufacturing environment
  • In-depth understanding of PPAP, APQD, FMEA, Control Plan and other core quality tools
  • Familiarity with metrology equipment and measurement techniques (CMM, gauges, GD&T etc.) is desirable
  • Proven experience of problem resolution at customer sites (both national and international)

Skills & Behaviours

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with a methodical and structured approach to resolving quality issues
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build effective internal and external relationships
  • Resilient and assertive, with the confidence to challenge suppliers and drive improvements while maintaining positive working relationships
  • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering results
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • An attitude to succeed in spite of challenges, not to fail because of them

 

Submit your CV and a cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the vacancy and why you are interested. Email it to recruitment@xaar.com.

For more information about how to apply: hiring process