Sunseeker founders dreamt of building a new kind of yacht. Breaking boundaries in early design, we’ve revolutionised the motor yacht industry since our conception in 1967. We've always set our sights on the top of the ladder, using our passion and drive to trailblaze with innovation and energy.
Technical and design excellence is fundamental to the very fabric of being a leading yacht manufacturer. Expert hands and extraordinary attention to detail. Passed from generation to generation, these are the most valuable skills required to make a Sunseeker.
In an era of digital production and automated assembly, we stay committed to creating hand-built, hand-finished boats. With a workforce of c.2000 Team Members, the hustle and bustle of our Shipyards and workforce creates a place like no other. With long serving employees and over 150 apprentices in training, our Sunseeker family gives a true reflection of our local community.
Who we are seeking
We are now recruiting for a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Sunseeker family in Poole. As the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, you will ensure all products manufactured by our suppliers meet and exceed the quality expectations whilst maintaining the manufacturing alignment with our stringent internal build standards. This role requires some travel to Mainland Europe for supplier meetings and investigations.
As quality is of paramount importance, you will be expected to ensure that all products meet or exceed the customers’ expectations of the Global brand. You will play an active role in a cross functional team environment, mainly as a shared resource to support procurement, quality and design on all aspects of supplier quality. You will assist Procurement and Production planning to maintain the suppliers dynamic order book and delivery performance via OTIF metrics.
Example responsibilities include
- Performing regular on-site supplier visits to monitor supplier performance in order to feedback to the business
- Ability to perform Root cause analysis, subsequently followed by robust corrective actions and permanent verification activities all reported to supplier non-conformities
- Reviewing supplier data and manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
- Supporting and leading continuous improvement activities at the supplier in order to reduce waste and decrease cycle times of products
- Assisting SDE in undertaking supplier evaluations and product audits to ensure internal compliance with quality systems, manufacturing process and any new emerging technologies/capabilities
- Assisting in new product launches to ensure that supplier parts meet specification, drawing and quality standards
- Promoting the use of internal preferred techniques for continuous improvement
To be considered you'll need
- Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree, or ONC, A Level, BTEC Diploma, Level 3 or equivalent NVQ Level 3
- Experience working within a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Experience in Quality & Supplier Quality Assurance
- A good understanding and interpretation of mechanical engineering drawings and GRP construction drawings
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques (LSS Yellow/Green belt would be beneficial)
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
Why join the Sunseeker family?
With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coastline - working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers the successful candidate the opportunity to truly live the dream.
Alongside the opportunity to make a unique contribution to the manufacture of our remarkable products, Sunseeker International offers a comprehensive employee benefits package which exceeds the usual benefits expected from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation;
- A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
- Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards
- Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after two years)
- Dental insurance (after two years)
- Annual leave increases with continued service
- Health Assured EAP, offering counselling, advice, and guidance from day one
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders on every site
- Medical Appointment and Compassionate Leave
- Welcoming of retained emergency service personnel
- Death in service scheme (£)
- Employee representation forum
- Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off)
Are you ready to Seek More?
Please note, we are unable to accept your application by email or paper – to register your interest, please click ‘Apply’ below before the closing date.
We are not currently seeking third party recruitment support. Agencies are encouraged to please not send speculative applications and approaches.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date without notice subject to business needs.
