Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to become part of our UK Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to multiple project areas across the business while making an impact on Leonardo's future. If you are passionate about quality assurance and supply chain management, and if you're ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you! What you'll do as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer: As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving the quality and efficiency of our external supply chain. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Improvement Opportunities: Identify and implement process improvements within the external supply chain, fostering continuous growth and efficiency.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, while leveraging opportunities to enhance the supply chain.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure compliance with AS9100 Revision D, particularly in Process Effectiveness (PEAR) requirements, and lead joint assessments to maintain industry standards.
• Procurement Support: Drive internal procurement improvements to support timely delivery and cost-effective solutions.
• Supplier Review: Implement Supplier Failure Review Boards to highlight and address improvement areas across the supply chain.
• Surveillance & Strategy: Support the Supplier Surveillance Plan to ensure a strategic and proactive approach to supply chain management.
• Capability & Support: Assist with Generic Capability Reviews in the external supply chain and handle ad-hoc procurement or external supply issues as they arise.
  
  Proven expertise in governance, AS9100/ISO9001 standards, and continuous improvement processes.
• Solid experience in producing key quality and supply chain metrics to support analytical decision-making and improvements.
• Ability to work effectively in a project team environment, ensuring collaboration across different business functions.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Non-Conformance proactively within the external supply chain.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, and First Article Verification.
• Strong understanding of procurement disciplines in Defence Electronics and Manufacturing sectors.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements impacting the external supply chain.
• Proficiency in identifying and leading change initiatives within the supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Experience in quality auditing, ideally with Lead Auditor training.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office, including the ability to analyse and report data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to all levels of the business.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
• A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience working with US Prime Contractors and Government contracts.
  
  Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below