Supplier Quality Engineer F/M

Company

Alcatel Submarine Networks stands as an industry leader with over 850,000 km of optical submarine systems globally – that’s nearly 21 times the Earth’s circumference.

We cater to a wide range of needs: from traditional telecom applications and webscale service provider infrastructures to offshore oil and gas projects.

Post description

Job Summary

In this dynamic role, no two days will be the same. Our Supplier Quality Engineers are accountable for the continuous delivery of conforming material into our manufacturing centres.

The job entails proactive work with new and existing suppliers to ensure they understand and meet ASN’s required quality, working with the suppliers on continuous improvement programs and reactive work when non-conformances are detected to contain the problems immediately and agree corrective and preventive actions with the suppliers.

Once competent in the systems used by ASN, the engineer will have the opportunity to work from home for up to 3 days a week. However, if an investigation requires the engineer to come onto the Greenwich site, they will be expected to be present onsite to manage the initial triage work.

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest quality standards across our supply chain for critical components like mechanical assemblies, and electronic components.

Work closely with global suppliers and internal teams to uphold ASN’s reputation for delivering reliable, innovative submarine cable systems.

Act as a point of contact for supplier quality topics in ASN projects.

Continuous Improvement of their suppliers: Review Corrective Actions identified through investigations and audits. Ensure Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions are taken to prevent repeat occurrences.

Implement a rolling 12-month audit plan for their suppliers balancing the needs of suppliers being introduced, routine surveillance audits and audits targeting required improvements.

Tasks

Managing the supplier quality aspects of new suppliers’ & new materials’ introduction.

Developing and then maintaining close communication with their portfolio of suppliers.

Tracking and supporting suppliers’ continuous improvement programs.

Planning and performing audits: Poke Yoke style to identify weaknesses, or whole company audits to assess potential suppliers.

Performing root cause analysis, corrective and preventive activities when non-conformances are identified. Verify those actions led to documented process changes and all new requirements were clearly communicated to relevant parties.       

Performing quality reviews with suppliers according to ASN’s Quality Review template of questions.

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Requirements

Experience in manufacturing engineering disciplines in an electrical, electronic or mechanical industry.

Background in supplier quality management would be an advantage.

Experience with quality control systems (ISO 9001, IPC, Six Sigma, etc.).

Proven problem-solving skills in a global supply chain environment.

Ability to collaborate across teams and maintain positive supplier relationships.

IRCA registered Lead Auditor would be an advantage.

A qualification (Degree in Mechanical / Electro Technical / Industrial Engineering / Quality Management, Materials Science) is desirable.

A track record of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Strong communication & relationship building skills; able to collaborate with a company’s CEO, operators and managers to address quality issues.

An ability to analyse manufacturing processes to identify potential quality issues.

Analytical skills. Analysing data to identify trends and root causes of quality problems is essential for proactive quality management.

Able to travel to Europe/Asia/America on a regular basis depending on the role.

Proficient in English. If English is a 2^nd language: CEFR level C1, IELTS level 7-8, TOEFL level 110-117.

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