ITM Power PLC
Supplier Quality Engineer
Sheffield
Posted about 16 hours ago
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Company
ITM Power
Location
Sheffield
Job Overview
Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time
About ITM Power
ITM is at the forefront of the green hydrogen industry, designing and manufacturing cutting-edge PEM electrolysers that are instrumental in global decarbonisation efforts. With over two decades of scientific expertise, we’ve established ourselves as industry leaders in clean energy technology.
Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality management programmes to ensure compliance with ITM Power's quality, reliability, and sustainability standards.
- Manage all aspects of supplier quality assurance, including supplier approval, qualification, auditing, performance monitoring, and supplier quality concerns.
- Support supplier quality requirements throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
- Build strong supplier relationships and drive supplier development activities to improve performance, quality, and reliability.
Supplier Auditing & Validation
- Conduct supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards, processes, and contractual requirements.
- Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new and existing suppliers.
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), and supplier process capability studies.
- Verify supplier manufacturing readiness and ensure components and materials meet specification requirements before production release.
Quality Investigations & Problem Solving
- Lead supplier quality investigations arising from internal non-conformities, customer complaints, and supplier performance concerns.
- Drive the Supplier 8D problem-solving process, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
- Manage and maintain the Supplier 8D Investigation Tracking Log, ensuring actions are completed and closed in a timely manner.
- Initiate and coordinate investigations with relevant technical authorities where deviations from specifications are identified.
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Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor supplier quality performance through KPI tracking, Vendor Rating Systems, and quality data analysis.
- Lead monthly supplier performance reviews and drive targeted improvement initiatives.
- Identify trends, risks, and recurring issues to prioritise supplier improvement activities.
- Implement continuous improvement programmes to enhance supplier capability, product quality, and process reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and other key stakeholders to resolve supplier quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Facilitate cross-functional root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Ensure effective communication of supplier quality performance, risks, and improvement plans across the business.
Training & Supplier Development
- Train, coach, and support suppliers in the use of quality tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Improve supplier understanding of quality requirements, problem-solving techniques, and continuous improvement methods.
- Promote a proactive quality culture throughout the supply chain.
Travel
- Travel regularly to supplier sites to conduct audits, investigations, performance reviews, and supplier development activities.
About You
Knowledge and Experience
- HNC or degree qualified in an Engineering, Technology, or Science-based subject
- Certified Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Proven supplier quality experience of at least 5 years in a manufacturing and/or technical environment (e.g. Automotive)
- Proven Lead Auditor/Auditor experience and understanding of management systems standards (e.g. ISO9001/14001/45001)
- Ability to manage and lead Improvement Plans with suppliers to conclusion
- Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques (e.g. Six Sigma/Lean Toolbox) and experienced in improvement methodologies
- Experienced in working to technical drawings and specifications and using metrology (including 3D measurements)
- Solid experience in supplier development, with mechanical and/or electrical systems ideally in a manufacturing/engineering environment
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Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills (e.g. Microsoft 365 applications, Sharepoint)
- Positive attitude with a ‘can do’ mindset when faced with a challenge
- Able to challenge, motivate, and enthuse fellow colleagues across other departments in the development of a proactive and preventive quality improvement culture
- Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills - to support problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Challenges and promotes best practice and development
- Sound commercial awareness and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing industry, within a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of energy and work with a team that’s actively addressing global climate challenges. Our corporate culture values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- A competitive salary and an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday, and a wider range of benefits including:
- Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
- Birthday holiday
- Holiday Purchase
- Lifestyle Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan
- Eye Care
- Gym Scheme
- Life assurance
- EV Car Leasing
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Onsite parking includes free electric car charging points
- We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team, we would love to hear from you.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.
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