For over 200 years KONGSBERG has made solutions that enable people around the world to deliver extreme performance under extreme conditions. Today we are a world leader in several areas within maritime operations, defence, aerospace, and the oil and gas industry. Our strength is to put together centres of expertise around products, technologies and market needs. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Commercial Marine business for the key role of Supplier Quality Engineer based at our Dalgety Bay site in Dunfermline.  On site we manufacture stabiliser and steering gear systems for both commercial and naval customers as well as having the capability to service all commercial marine equipment in the UK. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering manufacturing engineering, quality and supplier development activities in the external supply chain in support of the Business objectives.  This is to be achieved by ensuring the quality of the supplied product or service meets contractual and customer requirements through product verification, containment, problem resolution and improvement activities with the supplier. 

The role holder will also work closely with the Procurement / Quality Teams to drive continuous improvement within the organisation. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Support suppliers in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes which are capable of meeting requirements for quality, cost, delivery and lead-time.
• Maintain and/or govern elements of the Technical Package of the product which clearly define the manufacturing process and control it effectively, culminating in product validation via the First Article Inspection process.
• Work with interfacing teams (Engineering, Product Management, Site ME, Quality, etc.) and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are understood and accounted for, specifically including Source and Method Change and New Product Introduction.
• Resolve technical problems / enquiries related to the product.
• Identify opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes to meet current or future requirements.
• Identify and share best practice; capture and utilise lessons learned.
• Support site quality teams in the implementation and management of containment activities in the affected suppliers.
• Support site quality to effectively manage supplier non-conformance ensuring robust problem resolution including root cause and corrective action through 7 Step or 8D as appropriate.
• Analyse supplier performance data to identify escalation requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and drive Escalation process (Red Flag) as required.
• Train and coach suppliers to improve aspects of their business performance e.g. Supplier Requirements (SABRe) compliance.
• Define and implement inspection overchecks including; Customer Eyes Overcheck, Factory Acceptance Testing and Source Inspection as appropriate.
• Approve new suppliers / Verify supplier compliance via suitable audit and process assessments (when within personal authorisation).
• Support Category Managers with technical knowledge during strategy development and supplier selection.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant legal requirements (regulatory, HS&E, etc.) & customer requirements.
• Use the methods described in the CM Quality Management System to manage and execute tasks, to ensure we comply with the corporate processes and procedures.
• Check supplier activities are in line with KM HSE requirements (i.e. ISO14001 / ISO45001 compliance).
• Support suppliers to identify HSE risks and to take actions to mitigate them (HSE areas of focus - checklist).

 The Applicant 

• Ability to influence at all levels and strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written are essential.
• The successful candidate should be self-motivated, prepared to use their own initiative and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong planning and organising skills to manage short, medium and long-term activities.
• Ability to understand the importance of good work ethic.
• Ability to build relationships that bring together a broad range of talents, experiences and perspectives thus promoting the “One Team” approach.
• Acts in a professional and courteous manner to our colleagues and our Customers at all times.
• An aptitude for problem solving in a high-pressure environment.

 Minimum Qualifications & Requirements 

• Professionally Qualified Engineer for more than 5 years (Degree or other national equivalent).
• Major understanding of Manufacturing processes relevant to the business.
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems relevant to the business.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma philosophy and tools.
• Knowledge of ISO9001; ISO14001; ISO45001 and related, ISO TS 16949.
• Basic understanding of QHSE management system implementation and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of Problem Solving Resolution tools and techniques (8D, root cause analysis, containment activities).
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role in the product lifecycle.
• Supplier Auditor skills (minimum 2 years’ experience).
• ISO9001 lead Auditor.
• Valid EU Passport or other current permission to work in the UK.

 Competencies 

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Results Driven
• Integrity
• Priority Setting 

For further information regarding Kongsberg Maritime please visit: www.km.kongsberg.com