Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive (Site)

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,460 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a hands-on Supplier Quality Manager for a 100% site-based role in Woking, Surrey. You will lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, drive containment, supplier recovery and continuous improvements in a low-volume automotive environment.

Requirements include a technical engineering degree, 7+ years in supplier quality, and strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, 8D and root cause analysis. Immediate start offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development or QA.
• Experience leading Supplier Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Manage supplier containment, CSL1/CSL2, and supplier recovery activities.
• Act as escalation point for critical supplier quality issues.
• Ensure robust containment plans to protect production.
• Drive supplier corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys and structured problem solving.
• Monitor supplier KPIs including PPM, escapes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing and Programme teams.
• Provide regular reporting on supplier performance and recovery plans.
• Support supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier Quality

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

8D

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a hands-on Supplier Quality Manager for a 100% site-based role in Woking, Surrey. You will lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, drive containment, supplier recovery and continuous improvements in a low-volume automotive environment.

Requirements include a technical engineering degree, 7+ years in supplier quality, and strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, 8D and root cause analysis. Immediate start offered.