Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive

Energy Jobline ZR; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer for a 6-month initial contract, 37 hours per week at £38 per hour. You will lead supplier quality activities, audits, and improvement programs across OEM and aftermarket suppliers, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 and SQDC targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality Management, at least five years in supplier quality, and strong problem-solving skills with Six Sigma/FMEA/SPC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or similar.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, FMEA, and SPC.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers (OE and Aftermarket).
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments for quality compliance.
• Drive corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality control processes.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans, inspection procedures, and test methods.
• Ensure all supplied materials meet requirements and comply with standards.
• Maintain documentation of supplier quality activities.
• Provide technical guidance on quality matters to suppliers.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production to resolve issues.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier quality

Audits & assessments

Root cause analysis

Quality tools

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Communication skills

Independent / multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer for a 6-month initial contract, 37 hours per week at £38 per hour. You will lead supplier quality activities, audits, and improvement programs across OEM and aftermarket suppliers, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 and SQDC targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality Management, at least five years in supplier quality, and strong problem-solving skills with Six Sigma/FMEA/SPC experience.