Job Summary To be functionally responsible for all Supplier quality activities, within the Site Procurement organisation. Responsibilities All Quality Assurance activities within the Procurement Business Assures that the Quality system is adequate and is being applied and adhered to within the business, through the provision of independently gathered evidence by the business. Assures that the certification processes within the business is adequately defined, accurate, credible, robust and consistently applied. Driving Supplier Quality Improvement Plans within the Function to achieve Global Procurement and department targets (i.e. escapes reduction plans and concession (tags) reduction plans) Contact point for partners / internal customer representatives, facilitating / managing customer inspection. Ensuring that competent Manufacturing Engineers accurately convert the customer requirements into clear supplier instructions. Accuracy of the Quality data set. Acting as a focal point for Quality issues relating to the supply of product. Driving supplier process improvements Developing and deploying performance and process metrics that are consistent across the Global Procurement organisation. Ensure the Health and Safety policies and procedure are adhered to by the Procurement Quality team Accountable for the management of the people within the Procurement Quality team ensuring that PDP, development plans and succession planning is completed Ensuring that the people within the Procurement Quality team have the adequate skills to carry out their roles, where skill gaps are identified, putting training and development plans in place to address them. Ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory, legal, and quality requirements. Qualifications Required Experience Degree Qualified or HNC/HND in Engineering 10 years+ engineering and quality experience Proven track record in supplier quality management Experience in problem solving tool sets (eg. G8Ds, Ishikawa diagrams etc) Preferred Qualifications GKN Aerospace Experience Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry and associated technological and commercial trends Experience in New product Introduction and interaction between Purchasing and Engineering in Product Development Working experience of AS13XXX standards and PPAP/APQA 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 Benefits We’ll offer fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities, with some of the best training on offer in the industry. EEO Statement 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. With an accessible recruitment process, we invite reasonable adjustments when required. #J-18808-Ljbffr