Pyrotechnical Supplier Engineer

Pyrotechnical Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Herstal, Belgium

Sector: Defence, Aerospace & Space

Introduction

Our client is a leading international technology and engineering organisation operating within the Defence, Aerospace, and Space sectors. Based in Herstal, Belgium, the site specialises in the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of advanced defence systems and munitions for military and aerospace applications.

As part of continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Pyrotechnical Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen supplier quality performance, reduce supply chain risks, and support the delivery of high-quality products across complex industrial programmes.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Supplier Quality & Performance function, the successful candidate will work closely with Industrial Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier quality throughout the entire supplier lifecycle, from supplier selection through to ongoing performance management.

The role focuses on driving supplier development, reducing non-conformities, managing supplier risks, and improving the overall quality performance of strategic suppliers supporting defence and aerospace programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Support supplier qualification and selection activities from the earliest stages of engagement.
• Ensure supplier quality requirements are clearly defined and implemented.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen quality involvement during supplier evaluation and sourcing activities.

Supplier Development & Performance

• Develop and implement supplier improvement plans.
• Increase supplier capability, maturity, and quality performance.
• Support supplier performance improvement projects.
• Drive initiatives focused on reducing supplier-related quality issues and operational risks.

Quality Assurance & Problem Resolution

• Investigate supplier non-conformities and quality incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and monitor corrective actions.
• Support customer issue investigations where supplier-related causes are identified.
• Ensure robust corrective and preventive action processes are implemented.

Supplier Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and communicate supplier risks relating to processes, resources, capacity, and infrastructure.
• Develop mitigation plans to reduce operational and quality risks.
• Support proactive risk management throughout the supply chain.

Audits & Compliance

• Participate in the development and execution of supplier audit programmes.
• Conduct supplier assessments and quality audits.
• Verify compliance with applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Procurement and Industrial Quality teams to monitor critical suppliers.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification, ideally with a pyrotechnical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial background.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Industrial Quality, Supplier Development, or a related quality assurance function.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Space, Automotive, Rail, or Industrial Manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing supplier quality issues and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action programmes.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management processes.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of industrialisation and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and industry quality standards.
• Ability to assess supplier capability, performance, and risk.

Essential Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Methodical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Languages

• Fluent English.
• Fluent French.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel regularly within Belgium and internationally.
• Approximately 50% travel required as part of the role.