Supplier Quality Manager - West Sussex

We are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Manager for our client who are a market leader within Protection solutions / Defence industry. This role offers great opportunities and an excellent career path with a leading company. If this opportunity appeals to you then please get in touch.

Location:

This opportunity is based in West Sussex but will include regular travel to suppliers / other sites.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead the development of the supplier quality team striving for high levels of performance.
Create and deliver a supplier quality assurance strategy that will deliver and maintain high standards of performance for future and current projects.
Conduct regular audits and assessments of suppliers to maintain compliance.
Support and lead cost reduction activities with a focus on quality.
To understand and comply with policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO9001 & ISO14001

Skills / Experience required:

Qualification in a quality engineering discipline or relevant experience
Read and understand Engineering drawings and specifications
Proven track record of supplier development / Audits within a similar sector
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ideally ISO 14001 (However ISO 14001 is not essential)
Eligible for UK Security Clearance to minimum SC level