Project Quality Engineer

PE Global (UK); Peterlee; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

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 supplier quality across NPI, CPI and NSI programmes, working with Design Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

The position is based in Peterlee, County Durham, on a 12-month contract, full-time at 36.5 hours per week, with a PAYE rate of £28.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management coordinating activities, milestones and budgets.
• Experience in Supplier Quality within manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier management processes and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze data to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Production, Quality Engineering, Logistics and Procurement.
• Work with buyers and suppliers to obtain quotations, contracts and supplier selection.
• Support APQP projects from concept through PPAP.
• Address supply risks and ensure timely project delivery.
• Apply quality and continuous improvement principles across the supplier base.

Skills

Project Management

Supplier Quality

Quality Systems

APQP/PPAP

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

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.