Global Supplier Quality Engineer - APQP/PPAP Lead

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entech Technical Solutions Limited is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a site-based role in Peterlee, Co. Durham. The role involves supporting NPI projects and working with suppliers to ensure quality and APQP/PPAP compliance.

Occasional UK/Europe supplier visits are expected, with a 12-month initial duration and potential long-term extension. The position is based in Peterlee, with no hybrid arrangement, and requires close collaboration with Purchasing and internal engineering teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP and NPI processes.
• Experience dealing with suppliers and cost/value optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality during APQP/PPAP.
• Lead supplier quality activities and cross-functional teams to meet cost targets.
• Drive PPAP submission readiness and ensure correct parts quantities and quality.

Skills

NPI

APQP

PPAP

Supplier management

Root Cause Analysis

PFMEA

5 Whys

Fishbone/6M

Lean

Cross-functional teamwork

Cost improvement

Make vs buy

Tools

APQP processes

PPAP processes

Job description

Entech Technical Solutions Limited is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a site-based role in Peterlee, Co. Durham. The role involves supporting NPI projects and working with suppliers to ensure quality and APQP/PPAP compliance.

Occasional UK/Europe supplier visits are expected, with a 12-month initial duration and potential long-term extension. The position is based in Peterlee, with no hybrid arrangement, and requires close collaboration with Purchasing and internal engineering teams to