Supplier Quality Engineer

Ultra Maritime LLC.; Greenford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime defense contractor in Greenford is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to manage non-conformance processes, liaise with engineering and procurement teams, and support supplier audits. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with electronic components, and the ability to travel. The role offers flexible working hours, an annual bonus, and various benefits including a robust pension plan.

Benefits

Optional 9 day fortnight

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Understanding of root cause analysis.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Experience with electronic components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Non-Conformance Process and Management.
• Liaise between teams for material issues.
• Conduct Supplier Audits and verifications.
• Assist in inspection and audits.
• Coach suppliers on quality procedures.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Proficient in MS Office

Excellent communication

Tools

Minitab

GD&T

Metrology equipment

Job description

Overview

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Ultra Maritime delivers multi-mission solutions that protect and empower naval forces worldwide. Our innovations are used on naval fleets across allied navies globally. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we develop advanced specialist systems for our five-eyes Defence customers, spanning surface vessels, sub-surface operations, and unmanned platforms.

We collaborate with customers to ensure mission success. Our solutions include state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Non-Conformance Process Support and Management
• Liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing and Procurement for material issues
• Supplier Audits and Action Verification
• Supplier Continuous Improvement
• Assist in First Article/First Piece Inspection and Physical Configuration Audits at either UM or the Supplier
• Coach Suppliers on PFMEA and Control Plan activity
• Coordinate all efforts for Non-conforming material, getting inputs from design, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Review data obtained through the incoming receiving department, and address issues or make adjustments within the inspection system accordingly for their commodity area
• Support the ISO 9001:2015 approved Supplier Quality system and support audits as required
• Provide support for any customer visits and/or DCMA visits related to parts
• Investigate and address customer complaints regarding part quality
• Evaluate new suppliers and ensure that due diligence is given to identifying and managing the associated risks
• Assist the Supplier Quality Director with the approval process when suppliers are added, their scope of approvals are updated, or there are changes in the location of manufacture, process, critical equipment, ownership, etc. With Supply Chain Management actively approved and disapprove suppliers as required
• All staff is required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety by adhering to established safety policies and procedures, to not wilfully place at risk the health or safety of any individual and to wear personal protective equipment as specified in work instructions
• Performs all other duties as required, requested or needed

Other

• Must have excellent understanding in root cause analysis and the ability to lead teams in the use of the data
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ERP systems, Minitab and other Quality assurance tools
• Must be proficient using GD&T and basic metrology equipment (caliper, micrometer, etc.)
• Experience with electronic components, PCBAs, and/or batteries is preferred

Benefits Available

• Optional 9 day fortnight
• TOIL (Time Off In Lieu)
• Flexible working hours
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working for certain job roles
• Casual dress
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut down
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4 x annual salary life cover
• Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70%

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value is vital to our success. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime