At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.Job OverviewThe Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for conformance and continuous improvement activities for the suppliers located in the UK region, the SQE assures that suppliers complies to engineering requirements and continuously engages for ongoing improvement activities, makes sure that suppliers are compliant to the Aerospace and Defense industry requirements by performing onsite Audits and product assessments and assures that corrective actions submitted are effectively implemented.Your main tasks:Act as single point of contact for supplier quality topics and issuesLead APQP activities to ensure incoming quality before PPAP and production releaseDrive continual supplier performance improvement through coaching, training, recognition, restrictions or disqualificationMeasure, monitor and communicate supplier performance/trends across the organizationEvaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers in collaboration with commodity teamsReview and approve/reject supplier PPAP submissions for new and changed componentsMonitor and analyze quality data, ensuring accuracy and supplier compliance with specificationsPartner with engineering to clarify and amend specifications for incoming goodsCommunicate and enforce organizational requirements and expectations to suppliersOversee and validate supplier corrective/preventive actions (8D, containment, audits, and roadmaps)Conduct supplier audits (AS9100), source inspections, product assessments and support QBRs with key suppliersWhat your background should look likeDegree in relevant Engineering discipline8+ years' experience in a manufacturing environmentAs9100 Lead Auditor5+ years in a supplier development roleLean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification5+ years conducting quality auditsPractical application of 8D, 5-why and IshikawaExcellent people skillsMust be able to travel is 50% - 75% of the timeLocation:SWINDON, SWD, GB, SN3 5JACity: SWINDONState: SWDCountry/Region: GBTravel: 25% to 50%Requisition ID: 138711Alternative Locations:Function: Quality
