Supplier Development Engineer

We are SEA.
Engineered to protect. We protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.
 
Join us.
The purpose of the role is to ensure supplier’s systems, processes and capabilities appropriately meet the design intent and needs of SEA such that the goods and services supplied are fit for purpose and represent maximum value for money.
What we offer
Your work, your contribution, deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
 
Work life balance:

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservist in the armed forces receive special paid leave 
Family & wellbeing:

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and instore discounts, travel savings etc
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning 
Facilities & resources:

Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parkingWhat you’ll be doing

Support new supplier identification, validation, and approval in line with the Supply Chain Manager’s instruction
Help to maintain relevant KPI’s and supplier scorecards to drive supplier performance
Schedule and conduct Supplier assessment audits for key and strategic suppliers
Identify and deliver cost saving initiatives based on improved productivity and processes within the Supply Chain
Support and deliver outsourcing options to facilitate make and buy options
Facilitate rapid problem resolution of parts quality issues working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Liaise with Design and Production Engineers to ensure supplier process capability is matched to, or reflected in, SEA product and process requirements
Support procurement with Quarterly Business Reviews
Initiate and support continuous improvement initiatives, both within SEA as well as suppliers as appropriate
Operate in accordance with health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures to ensure the security of information assets and the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors 
The skills you need

Detailed understanding of continuous improvement (quality/ lean sigma / etc.) processes
Electromechanical engineering experience
Strong time management skills
Highly organised and methodical
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to form productive working relationships with stakeholders with the ability to influence suppliers
An excellent problem solver with an eye for detail who can also think outside of the box 
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 300 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters. 
 
If you would like to know more, please give our Talent Acquisition Business Partner Kelly-Ann a call on (phone number removed).
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