Onsite Supplier Development Engineer - Europe (30% Travel)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for a global heavy equipment manufacturer in Peterlee, County Durham. This onsite role owns European fabrication and tube suppliers during a major ramp-up, audits suppliers, and drives quality gates to protect assembly line continuity.

You will lead supplier quality, perform audits and root-cause analyses, and drive APQP/PPAP submissions while collaborating with engineering, procurement and operations to safeguard

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Supplier Development.
• Hands-on technical expertise in welding, metal fabrication, and machining processes.
• Quality Tooling Mastery: APQP, PPAP approvals, and supplier audits.
• Problem-solving skills with strong root-cause analysis and process controls.
• Engineering degree preferred or equivalent practical shop-floor experience in Heavy Manufacturing, Automotive, Mining, Shipbuilding, Aerospace, or Wind Energy.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and valid passport for European travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance, audits, and quality control assessments across UK and European manufacturing partners.
• Drive root-cause analysis (8D / 5-Why) and implement robust corrective action plans to eliminate recurring defects.
• Manage end-to-end APQP and PPAP submissions for new and existing components.
• Partner closely with internal engineering, procurement, and operations teams to safeguard production delivery and PPM targets.
• Travel up to 30% to visit supplier sites across the UK and mainland Europe (trips typically 2-3 nights).

Skills

Supplier quality

Root-cause analysis

APQP

PPAP

Audits

Welding & fabrication

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for a global heavy equipment manufacturer in Peterlee, County Durham. This onsite role owns European fabrication and tube suppliers during a major ramp-up, audits suppliers, and drives quality gates to protect assembly line continuity.

You will lead supplier quality, perform audits and root-cause analyses, and drive APQP/PPAP submissions while collaborating with engineering, procurement and operations to safeguard