Project Quality Engineer

PE Global International; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Project Quality Engineer for a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation at their Peterlee site. The role focuses on delivering supplier quality activities across NPI, CPI, and NSI programmes, supporting Design Engineering, Operations and Procurement.

You will manage project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement and ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and coordinating cross-functional activities.
• Experience in supplier quality within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of supplier management processes and performance.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing and supply chain processes.
• Experience in APQP/PPAP methodologies is desirable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Degree or equivalent relevant experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Production, Quality Engineering.
• Work with buyers and suppliers to obtain quotations and support supplier selection.
• Manage multiple projects and address supply risks.
• Support APQP projects from concept through PPAP to meet requirements.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and supplier network.

Skills

Project management

Supplier quality

Supply chain

APQP/PPAP familiarity

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Quality Engineer

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Project Quality Engineer on behalf of a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation, based at their Peterlee site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with a background in supplier quality, manufacturing processes, project management and component manufacturing to join a high-profile engineering environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering supplier quality activities across New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) programmes.

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Contract: 12 months

Hours: Full-Time, 36.5 hours per week

Rate: 28.43 per hour PAYE

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Work closely with Design Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to support technical requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Production, Quality Engineering, Logistics and Procurement.
• Work with buyers and suppliers to obtain quotations, agree contracts and support supplier selection.
• Manage multiple projects and proactively identify and address supply risks and concerns.
• Support APQP projects from concept through to PPAP, ensuring components meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Transportation, Business Resources, Supply Chain and other functions to support successful project delivery.
• Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management objectives.
• Develop and strengthen supplier relationships and contribute to an integrated, high-performing supply network.
• Apply quality lessons and continuous improvement principles across the supplier base.
• Use data and analysis to support effective decision-making and resolve quality or project-related issues.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in Project Management, with the ability to coordinate activities, manage timelines and deliver projects successfully.
• Experience within Supplier Quality, ideally within a manufacturing or component manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supplier management processes and supplier performance requirements.
• Knowledge of Procurement, sourcing and supply chain processes.
• Experience working within manufacturing environments and collaborating with suppliers.
• Familiarity with APQP and PPAP methodologies is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Experience using data and analysis to support business and project decisions.
• Understanding of cost-benefit analysis and its application to products, processes and projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent relevant experience is desirable.

Please note PE Global cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.