Supplier Quality Engineer (Site)

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary Review supplier First Article- Communicate to SQE at Designing Organization. Have frequent contact with suppliers to monitor actions within quality. Analyze suppliers quality performance and identify improvement areas. Manage the follow-up of supplier non-conformances including root cause, corrective and preventive actions. Handle escape including root cause investigation, containment, and corrective actions, Participate in 8D investigations. Participate in supplier work transfer evaluation and monitoring. Support concurrent engineering between GKN and supplier (design for manufacturing) Support in supplier feedback Job Responsibilities Essential More than 4 years’ experience from manufacturing engineering / production, preferably product qualification activities or inspection / control. At least Bachelor's degree Knowledgeable in aerospace quality requirements (AS9100, NADCAP). Skilled in root cause analysis, 8D and continuous improvement. Well organized and structured with strong skills to work both independently and in a team. Target-oriented and outgoing with effective communication skills. Knowledge of aerospace products, processes, and technologies. Experience and skilled with Microsoft office, and ERP systems. Desirable Experience in New Product Introduction and interaction between Purchasing and Engineering in Product Development. Knowledge of AS13XXX-standards and APQP, understanding of the Aerospace industry and associated regulatory requirements and standards Core competences: Analytical ability, Coaching, Communicating, Decisiveness, Integrity, Consciousness of the environment, Planning and Organization, Professional content, Focus on results Job Qualifications Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation and our employees are rightly proud for what we engineer and build. This is truly a challenging work environment: a role where you contribute as an individual but also as a member of a diverse and international team of experts. At GKN Aerospace, we not only provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, but we also support and promote your technical and personal development. Furthermore, we offer to you: A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade L1 and in line with your experience and qualifications, 8% holiday allowance, 40 paid holidays for full-time employment, Working conditions according to the CLA Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance, A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere. Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you are on board, you never know where your career journey may take you! How to apply? Are you interested in the position and do you meet the requirements? Use the "apply now" now button, if you have any questions you can reach out to Koen van Stigt via . We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​ ​