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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Southampton

Client: Leonardo

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ef120629e440

Job Views: 19

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team at the Southampton site. The Infra-Red Sensing Business and the Integrated Communication Systems Business are based at this site. This role is key to the continuing success of these activities.

You will collaborate with local Project teams and the wider Leonardo UK Supplier Quality team to identify, scope, and implement tangible improvement opportunities in the Supply Chain.

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving quality performance for strategic suppliers involving components and sub-assemblies for the Defence Electronics and Manufacturing industry.

• Identify and implement IPT Improvement opportunities within the External Supply Chain
• Ensure Supply Chain risks and opportunities are identified, mitigated, and exploited as required
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Revision D, focusing on the Process
• Identify and deliver internal Procurement Improvement opportunities to support delivery and cost benefits
• Implement Supplier Failure Review Boards to drive IPT Improvement opportunities
• Support the implementation of the Supplier Surveillance Plan
• Support, as required, Generic Capability Reviews in the External Supply Chain
• Support all ad hoc Procurement and External Supply issues

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly complex industries
• Experience in Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001, and Continuous Improvement
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Experience producing key Quality/Supply Chain metrics for continuous improvement
• Experience working within a Project Team environment, balancing Governance and support
• Proactive management of Non-Conformance within the External Supply Chain
• Experience with tools and techniques like APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEAs, Lean, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, First Article Verifications
• Familiarity with Procurement disciplines in Defence Electronics and Manufacturing
• Awareness of regulatory requirements affecting the External Supply Chain
• Ability to identify and implement change programs in the External Supply Chain
• Experience in quality auditing, preferably Lead Audit trained
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office for data analysis and reporting
• Strong communication skills for engaging with all levels within the business

Security Clearance: Required

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs. Opportunities for career growth are abundant.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid options and flexible hours
• Flexible Benefits: Private healthcare, dental, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi leave
• Pension: Up to 15% employer contribution
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing, and network groups
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme
• Training: Free access to 4000+ online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals
• Bonus Scheme: Available for employees at management level and below