Lead APQP Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Join GE Vernova Power Conversion in Rugby, UK, where you will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to quality and operational excellence. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact our supply chain and product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Quality methodology Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities with suppliers, encompassing all five phases: Plan and Define Program, Product Design and Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, and Feedback, Assessment & Corrective Action.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to define and improve supplier quality processes.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement improvement plans.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness and component quality.
• Travel approximately 60% of the time to supplier sites, primarily within Europe but occasionally further.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Sole British citizenship with the ability to obtain national security vetting clearance to SC level.
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and experience with 8D or similar methodologies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Availability for domestic and international travel, mainly within Europe.
• Valid UK Driver’s license.

Nice‑to‑have Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Significant experience in APQP and Supplier Quality within Defence, Aerospace, or other regulated industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with relevant sector quality standards and experience in stakeholder engagement and communication, such as with government and MoD interfaces.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements, it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process.

What We Offer

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• Attractive compensation including an annual bonus plan.
• Flexible benefits that allow you to build a package that fits personal needs.
• Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution).
• Income protection.
• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• 26 days vacation plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements – adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible.

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