Overview
*** Supplier Development / NPI Quality Engineer – Ukraine ***
Verify are currently seeking a Supplier Development / NPI Quality Engineer to support an NPI program. The support will be delivered on-site at a supplier facility in Western / North-Western Ukraine (Lviv region anticipated). The programme involves transferring a proven defence manufacturing process to a new supplier to build additional production capacity. Candidates must be fluent in Ukrainian for working with the supplier and shop-floor personnel, and English for reporting and customer interaction.
The support will include:
Conduct internal audits across key production and support functionsVerify compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Quality Control PlansPerform in-process and final inspection on selected product batchesVerify product dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, steel forging characteristics and overall finishIdentify and record non-conformances, ensuring accurate documentation in line with customer and industry requirementsSupport corrective and preventative action planning and follow-up activitiesAssess supplier readiness, capability and process robustness as part of NPI activitiesProvide independent inspection and reporting to validate supplier performanceParticipate in quality review meetings with customer stakeholdersMaintain accurate records of all audits, inspections, corrective actions and quality performance updatesExperience requirements:
Demonstrate evidence of more than 3-years in the last 5-years working within an aerospace, defence or steel forging manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of steel forging processes, inspection methods and applicable industry standardsProven experience in supplier development, NPI quality engineering, process auditing or similar roles within a manufacturing environmentCompetent in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications and digital product definitionFluent in Ukrainian and English, both written and verbalStrong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across shop-floor teams and customer stakeholdersDefence background highly desirable, ideally holding or having previously held Ukrainian MOD security clearanceWillingness to travel to the UK for training and programme orientationThe role will be based on-site in Ukraine.
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