Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Monday 30 Sep 2024 08:00 Purpose of Post: To regulate, control and improve the quality of incoming materials, sub-assemblies, kits and major assemblies from various vendors 38HPW - Mon - Thurs 8.15am - 5pm and Frid 8am - 1pm Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. #WBstaff Job Title: Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer Department: Quality Reports To: Supplier Quality Manager Purpose of Post To regulate, control and improve the quality of incoming materials, sub-assemblies, kits and major assemblies from various vendors Key Tasks Respond to material complaints, putting in place containment/quarantine actions and returning defective materials Completion of root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative countermeasures Reduction of reject quantities, rejects costs, quantity of R2's and indirect costs caused by poor supplier quality Implementation of solutions in conjunction with suppliers to solve field service and warranty issues Implementation of all relevant processes and procedures within the Quality Management System Communicate with personnel at all levels, internally and externally in relation to quality matters Provide support to Production by elimination of rejects from stock identified by QA or Shop Floor personnel Inspection and testing of material at Goods Inwards Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the requirements of external providers. Undertake supplier on-site audits in line with the supplier audit schedule including the managing of any corrective actions that arise through problem solving exercises Undertake internal QMS audits Supervision of quality personnel with regards to the resolution of internal / external material quality concerns Establish, update and implement quality sign-off instructions, standards and documentation for all bought-in materials Ensure that all rectification/rework of materials is carried out and meets the agreed standards To work in conjunction with the QA/QC function to reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials Report against agreed quality metrics Work with suppliers to development zero defect opportunities and improvement ideas General Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality. Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment. You must maintain high standards of personal accountability. You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided. You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). You must comply with the no smoking policy. Note This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Date: September 2024 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.