Main Duties And Responsibilities
As a supplier quality engineer (SQE) you are responsible for coordinating suppliers and verifying quality standards in accordance with the requirements of our organization.
Main Duties
- Monitor the quality performance of our suppliers and regularly perform reviews and necessary actions to secure compliance
- Analyze suppliers’ quality performance and identify improvement areas
- Handle supplier non-conformance
- Handle escapes (including root cause analysis, 8D investigations, containment and corrective actions)
- Issue authorizations of “Request for pre-release”
- Participate in supplier work transfer evaluation and monitoring
- Support concurrent engineering between GKN and supplier (design for manufacturing)
- Communicate with release agents and monitor their performance
- Maintain quality records and certifications
- Report supplier performance and quality to management
- Handle process approval request and verify first article inspection
Candidate Requirements
- Engineering degree (BSc, MSc or equivalent) is preferred, but applicants with relevant work experience might also be considered.
- Minimum one year relevant experience within a manufacturing facility, preferably from the aerospace industry
- Experience with product qualification activities or inspection/control.
- Working knowledge of root cause analysis, 8D and continuous improvements.
- Computer literate and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems and ERP.
- Fluent (oral and written) English and preferably Norwegian.
The right candidate must have good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively work and communicate at all levels; both within and external to the organization. The candidate must be a problem solver that uses their analytical skills to find strong solutions to quality related issues. We also see that the candidate is structured and self-driven with the ability to work independently under pressure and tight deadlines.
Workplace will be Kongsberg, but the position requires occasional international travel.
We can offer you a challenging position at an ambitious international organization. You may have the opportunity to grow with the task and assume greater responsibility within the organization. Competitive terms of employment.
Applications will be handled on an ongoing basis.