Project Quality Engineer

Innova Solutions; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a skilled professional to lead complex supply chain projects, coordinating Design Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering to meet technical requirements.

Ideal candidates bring experience in supplier quality, procurement and sourcing, APQP/PPAP familiarity, and strong stakeholder management and analytical abilities to drive efficient, cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Data-driven decision making to support business objectives.
• Supplier management experience with raw materials/components.
• Supply chain principles and practices understanding.
• Analytical thinking with root-cause analysis.
• Cost-benefit analysis understanding for projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, budgets, and resources with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Engage buyers and suppliers for quotations and contract support.
• Manage multiple projects, addressing supply risks and quality concerns.
• Support APQP to PPAP from concept to PPAP, ensuring quality targets.
• Implement supply strategies aligned with category goals and supplier networks.

Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making

Supplier Management – Manufacturing

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Thinking

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Interpersonal Relationships

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, budgets, and resources, working closely with Design Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support technical requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Production, Quality Engineering, Logistics, and Procurement to ensure effective project delivery.
• Work with buyers and suppliers to obtain quotations, support contract negotiations, and contribute to supplier selection activities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring supply risks, quality concerns, and project issues are identified and addressed effectively.
• Support APQP projects from concept through PPAP, ensuring components meet required quality, cost, and delivery targets through collaboration with Packaging, Transportation, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other relevant functions.
• Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management objectives to develop an integrated and high-performing supplier network.

Degree Requirement

• Degree or equivalent relevant experience is desirable.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to gather, analyse, and interpret data to support effective business decisions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Supplier Management – Manufacturing: Knowledge and practical experience in managing supplier relationships and transactions involving raw materials and manufactured components.
• Supply Chain Management: Understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and strategies, with the ability to support and implement effective supply chain practices.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Understanding of cost-benefit analysis principles and the ability to evaluate projects, products, and processes based on cost, value, and business benefits.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams across different functions.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Proven experience in Project Management, including coordinating activities, managing timelines, and driving successful project delivery.
• Experience in Supplier Quality, working with suppliers to ensure quality standards and performance expectations are achieved.
• Knowledge of Procurement and Sourcing processes, including supplier engagement and supply chain collaboration.
• Familiarity with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.