APQP Supplier Quality Engineer
APQP Supplier Quality Engineer
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15-09-2025
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Job Description Summary
GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on industrial electrification power stability and energy storage solutions Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable decarbonized future.The APQP Supplier Quality Engineer is accountable for ensuring suppliers deliver right-first-time quality through the deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). This role is responsible for supplier development risk management and compliance to customer and defence standards ensuring products and processes meet the highest levels of safety quality and reliability.
Job Description
What Youll Do
Quality & APQP Leadership
- Act as the Supplier Quality -APQP Subject Matter Expert (SME) ensuring full compliance with SSQAC APQP requirements from our customer; AQAP 2110 AQAP 2105 and all NATO/contractual quality standards.
- Lead all APQP Phase Gate Reviews(Phases 0105) and champion the Zero-Defect Mindsetacross design validation and delivery.
- Execute and validate PPAP deliverables including:
- Capacity & Capability Reviews
- MSA (Gauge R&R) SPC Cp/Cpk Studies
- Process Validation and Control Plans
- Deploy APQP Core Tools across suppliers and partners including DFMEA PFMEA Control Plans and SPC.
- Drive supplier quality readiness functional audits and effective CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) planning.
- Promote continuous improvementand cross-consortium sharing of APQP; Qualification of product and best practices.
Key Accountabilities
- APQP / PPAP Deployment: Supporting from Phase01 to Phase05 to ensure PPAP/PSW approval and deliverable at each stage of phases.
- Lead suppliers through all APQP phases (Planning Product & Process Design Validation Ongoing Production).
- Ensure full and timely submission of PPAP documentation including PSW FMEAs Control Plans Capability Studies and MSA.
- Validate and approve supplier quality documentation against customer requirements.
Supplier Quality Assurance
- Audit supplier processes to APQP requirements & NATO standards (AQAP 2105 / 2110) customer requirements (e.g. APQP SSQAC AQAPetc.) and internal procedures.
- Drive supplier KPIs (OTD PPM CoPQ recovery warranty performance).
- Escalate and resolve supplier non-conformances to prevent disruption to manufacturing programmes.
- Coach and support supplier team on Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP deliverables- APQP.
- Proactive risk mitigation each stage of APQP phases.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Facilitate structured problem-solving (8D Root Cause Analysis PPS).
- Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives including Poka-Yoke PFMEA improvements and waste reduction.
- Analyse supplier quality data to identify systemic risks and drive long-term improvements.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the customers advocate ensuring supplier outputs meet critical programme requirements.
- Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams (Engineering Procurement Manufacturing Programme).
- Coach suppliers and internal stakeholders on APQP/PPAP compliance and best practices.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of APQP PPAP FMEA MSA Control Plans Capability Studies.
- Supplier auditing and assessment experience to AQAP 2105 / 2110 standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Ability to analyse interpret and present technical and statistical data.
- Negotiation influencing and supplier development skills.
- Self-motivated resilient and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact with senior stakeholders.
What Youll Bring
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- UK National (due to UK Eyes Only programme requirements).
- Eligible for or already hold SC-level (Security Check) clearance.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering Quality or a related technical discipline and experience.
- Significant level ofexperience in APQP Supplier Quality within defence aerospace or regulated industrial sectors.
- Proven expertise in:
- APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA Control Plans
- AQAP 2110 AQAP 2105 and SSQAC requirements
- Supplier quality assurance and technical audit practices
Stand-Out Competencies
- Strong leadership in embedding safety and quality into product design and operational execution.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication including government and MoD interfaces.
- Analytical problem-solver with practical experience in failure mode analysis and defect prevention.
- Security and compliance acumen including classified data and export control management.
- Lean/Six Sigma mindset for continuous improvement and process optimisation.
It will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levelshere.
This is a UK Eyes Only role requiring Security Clearance due to the nature of defence and classified projects.
Why Join Us
- Deliver mission-critical defence technologywith direct impact on national capability.
- Collaborate with leading engineering MoD and defence partners on a UK Eyes Only programme.
- Take ownership of product functional safety zero-defect initiatives and security governanceacross a multi-million project.
Benefits Include:
- 26 days annual leave bank holidays
- Employer-funded private health insurance income protection and life assurance
- Generous 10% employer pension contribution
- Customisable flexible benefits package
- Hybrid/flexible work model (where applicable)
Flexible Working at GE Vernova
We know that life doesnt fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. Thats why we support flexible working adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Employment Type
Full-Time
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