Asks for

The ad says“Experience of at least one of the key manufacturing and inspection processes employed throughout Rotork’s supply chain i.e. casting, machining, electronics manufacturing, injection moulding.”
The ad says“Understanding of Design for Manufacture principles for both production tooling and finished components.”
The ad says“Experience of at least one of the key manufacturing and inspection processes employed throughout Rotork’s supply chain i.e. casting, machining, electronics manufacturing, injection moulding.”
The ad says“Competence with computerized analytical tools including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel.”
The ad says“Experience of at least one of the key manufacturing and inspection processes employed throughout Rotork’s supply chain i.e. casting, machining, electronics manufacturing, injection moulding.”
The ad says“Strong understanding of ISO9001 requirements for control of documents, internal audits, control of product and processes (manufacturing), inspection, control of non-conforming product and measuring devices.”
The ad says“Experience of at least one of the key manufacturing and inspection processes employed throughout Rotork’s supply chain i.e. casting, machining, electronics manufacturing, injection moulding.”
The ad says“Experience of at least one of the key manufacturing and inspection processes employed throughout Rotork’s supply chain i.e. casting, machining, electronics manufacturing, injection moulding.”
The ad says“A bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical engineering or a related discipline;”
The ad says“Competence with computerized analytical tools including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel.”
The ad says“Competence with computerized analytical tools including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel.”
The ad says“Competence with computerized analytical tools including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel.”
The ad says“Experience of planning and delivery of internal or supplier audits.”

Company Description

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) to play a key role in developing supplier capability, improving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability across our Global supply base.

Working closely with Procurement, Category Management, Engineering, and Quality teams, you’ll assess and onboard suppliers, support new product introductions, lead supplier audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also contribute to our Nuclear Quality Assurance programme, ensuring suppliers meet stringent industry requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

Evaluate, audit, and onboard new suppliers to support sourcing and procurement strategies.
Conduct supplier audits and periodic re-evaluations, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Support new product introductions through DFM reviews, process development, and PPAP/sample approval activities.
Develop supplier improvement plans, driving corrective actions and long-term capability enhancement.
Lead supplier problem-solving activities using structured methodologies, including 8D.
Support the resolution of supplier non-conformances and quality concerns.
Perform Commercial Grade Surveys and Commercial Grade Item Dedication activities in support of our Nuclear Quality Assurance programme.
Maintain accurate records, performance metrics, and stakeholder reporting.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to influence supplier performance on a global scale, contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, and play a vital role in delivering quality, sustainability, and operational excellence across our supply chain.

Qualifications

Essential

A bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical engineering or a related discipline;
At least 3 years’ experience in quality function in a manufacturing environment.
Experience of planning and delivery of internal or supplier audits.
Strong understanding of ISO9001 requirements for control of documents, internal audits, control of product and processes (manufacturing), inspection, control of non-conforming product and measuring devices.
Experience of at least one of the key manufacturing and inspection processes employed throughout Rotork’s supply chain i.e. casting, machining, electronics manufacturing, injection moulding.
Understanding of Design for Manufacture principles for both production tooling and finished components.
Competence with computerized analytical tools including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel.
Competence in written and spoken communication in English.

Desirable:

ISO/IEC 80079-34 - Requirements for products used in explosive atmospheres Quality Management System
Electronic data aggregation e.g. Excel, ERP data, PowerBI dashboards
Statistical data analysis techniques e.g. Normal Distribution, Statistical Process Control Charts, Hypothesis Testing.
Trained Kaizen facilitator & familiarity with Lean toolset.
Nuclear Industry Experience

Person Specification:

Self-directed in-line with the company’s purpose and our departmental/personal objectives
Enthusiasm for Sustainability
Strong sense of continuous improvement. Reflective and open to continually improving our practice.
Keen to learn the “Why” behind our requirements, and understand new technical requirements e.g. Explosive Atmospheres, Nuclear
Frequent travel to suppliers is needed – often >25%, occasionally 50% of time in busy periods.

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