Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY
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January 1, 2026 (30 days left to apply) job requisition :

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United Kingdom
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* Location:

** GBR
02:
Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

** Position Role Type:
** Unspecified
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* Job Title:

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
**** Function:
** QUAL
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* Location:

** Glenrothes (Hybrid with a minimum of 2 days a week on site)
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* Clearance Required:

** Able to obtain and maintain Security Clearance
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* Hours:

** Full time 37 hours
** Raytheon UK
** At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
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* About the role:

** Within the Advanced Products Business Area, one of the largest operating areas within the Raytheon UK business, the dynamic Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team are an integral part of the Quality and Business Improvement team. The Team is involved in several exciting and high-profile programmes and accountable for partnering and ensuring the supply chain can deliver zero defects’ parts / products, overcome challenges within the supply chain and bring material & services into Raytheon safeguarding continuity of supply, to the highest quality and deliver on time.

Reporting to the SQA Manager, for the AP business area, the Supplier Quality Engineer shall be responsible for delivering Supplier Quality Assurance in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy across the AP business unit. SQA Engineer shall also be integrated and aligned with the respective Commodity Team.

Working as part of a SQA Team, conducting day to day activities whilst engaging with key stakeholders across Production and the Commodity teams.

Responsible for ensuring that Supplier Quality continues to develop and implement best practice that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements and continue to meet quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered. Supports the SCM Commodity teams with driving business growth, efficiency, profitability and inter-company relationships.
** Skills and Experience
**** Essential:
** You will have experience of problem solving and resolution, excellent IT skills (including presentation skills, have a good business/commercial acumen and a good understanding of Lean and six sigma principles.
* Able to perform effectively in an Integrated Project Team (IPT)
* Familiar with AS9100 (QMS) and AS9102 (FAI) processes
* Hands on experience of AS9145 - APQP and PPAP.
* Knowledge of RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) methods
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
* Negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the Supplier Quality strategy.
* Assist in the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing / technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
* Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.
** Desirable:
** Ideally you will have experience within Aerospace / Defence industry, knowledge of SAP and Power BI tools as well as experience working with suppliers & subcontractors (UK, European & international)
* BA / MBA /

B.Eng / M.Eng / MSc / CQI /…