Job Description

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK\xe2\x80\x99s ultimate deterrent \xe2\x80\x93 Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Supply Chain Quality Lead Auditor

Location - Reading/Basingstoke area

Closing Date \xe2\x80\x93 5th Oct 2023

Salary \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa344,990 - \xc2\xa360,000 (dependant on experience and suitability)

Successful Candidates will be responsible for:

• Lead supplier quality audits using AWE\xe2\x80\x99s Quality requirements for suppliers as the standard.
• Lead and support development of initiatives aligned with the audit strategy.
• Gain agreement to audit findings and follow-up of audit issues and actions in collaboration with stakeholders.

• You will deliver assigned supplier audits within the agreed Programme to time and quality.
• Lead and support the implementation of internal and external best practice, including identifying and developing improvements to the end-to-end audit process.
• Participate in the development of other team members through coaching and mentoring.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Lead Auditor Certification in nationally recognised auditing standards and procedures, ideally ISO 9001:2015.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (or working towards) and/or experience.
• Strong manufacturing or process related background with good auditing skills.
• Provide technical advice on standards and acceptance criteria appropriate to scopes of supplier quality work.
• Maintain, review and report non-conformance, analyse data, share trends and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and share best practice.
• Work proactively with suppliers, building strong partnerships and support supplier development
• Worked with other assurance providers to support delivery of corporate objectives.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts \xe2\x80\x93 access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing \xe2\x80\x93 more information available on our careers site.

Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

Atomic Weapons Establishment