Supplier Qualiy Manager

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