Industrial Validation Engineer- Supply Chain

Posted 16 April by Electus Recruitment Solutions
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£50,000 per annum
Stevenage , Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Electus Recruitment Solutions
Validation Engineer
Circa £50,000Join a leader in the defence sector and play a crucial role in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to uphold the values of freedom and security.

Are you passionate about manufacturing excellence, quality assurance, and project delivery? Our client, a leading defense organization, is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team. You'll directly contribute to the success of critical defence programmes by validating their external supply chain for full-rate production readiness.
What You'll Do:
  • Own a portfolio of key suppliers, managing relationships and driving their adherence to quality standards
  • Conduct in-depth assessments to evaluate supplier capabilities to meet project requirements
  • Utilise tools like Process FMEAs, MSAs, Process Mapping, MRLs, and Production Readiness Reviews to ensure suppliers are ready for production
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to supply chain and manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality
What You'll Bring:
  • A manufacturing engineering background with a keen understanding of processes and techniques
  • Experience with manufacturing or supplier quality, ideally within the defence or aerospace industries
  • Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing capability transfers
  • Proficiency in Industrial Validation tools: Process FMEAs, MSA, Process Mapping, MRLs, Production Readiness Reviews
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills to drive root cause analysis and implement improvement plans
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders
Why Choose Us
  • Competitive Salary: Circa £50,000
  • Excellent Benefits: Company bonus, generous pension contributions, overtime, ample leave, enhanced parental leave policy, and more!
  • Dynamic Work Environment: Enjoy a flexible, hybrid model with on-site presence 2 days per week.
  • Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive environment known for employee progression

We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This is role is a permanent position.

Required skills

  • NPI

Reference: 52486910

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