Supplier Quality Engineer

The Power of Now

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Quality department on a contract basis.

About the role

Responsibility for the Supplier Quality activities across a variety of commodities, within the programmes assigned. Working closely with Programme Management, Engineering and Procurement to fix Supplier-related problems and develop a supply chain that is fit for purpose and delivering conforming product quickly, on time, every time

What you will do

• Lead Supplier Quality activities within the supply chain including Supplier Assessments, Audits and Visits.  Supporting and developing the suppliers to deliver Fortescue Zero requirements.
• Problem Solving: drive activities associated with specific non-conforming product, concessions, containments, root cause analysis and problem resolution utilising such techniques as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc, leading to a robust Permanent Corrective Action.
• Supply Chain Management: develop and implement a supplier performance monitoring system and other policies to drive continual improvement in the supply chain and on-board new suppliers.
• Drive quality performance reviews and Lesson Learned activities.
• Act as the day-day point of contact for Quality concerns caused by Supply Chain within programme.
• Build a strong relation with suppliers regarding technical matters, development parts and processes from conception through to series production.
• Support engineering change requests, DfX activities and component releases.
• Ability to prioritise supplier development based on risk management.

About you

• Experience in and passion for fast-pace, high-performance and success-driven environments, ideally in large production facilities
• Experience in Problem Solving, NCR, Concessions and Supplier Audits.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally when required.
• A relevant engineering degree with experience of working in a Supplier Quality or Engineering role.
• Good communication skills and being a good team player.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA, AS9100 or similar is required.
• Experience in reviewing PPAP and leading APQP is required.
• Proven experience on a particular set of commodities is desirable.

Additional Information

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.