Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Adecco; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier quality management. Your expertise will involve quality planning and supplier improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with stringent VW Group standards. This role offers significant career growth opportunities within a collaborative culture, focusing on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Career Growth

Collaborative Culture

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive supplier quality management.
• Experience with quality planning tools and methodologies.
• German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning for bought-in parts.
• Drive quality improvements with suppliers.
• Provide technical support for quality issues.

Skills

Statistical process control

Analytical techniques

Quality improvement methodologies

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Pay Rate: PAYE Max: 31.02 LTD Max: 41.88 Outside IR35

End Date: 31/12/2026

Hybrid: 3 days on site 37 hours per week Bentley Core hours 9.30am - 2.30pm

Location: Bentley Pyms Lane Crewe

Adecco working in Partnership with Bentley Motors who is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley's history.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be at the forefront of quality planning and supplier management. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Quality Planning: Lead quality planning activities for priority 1 bought-in parts and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Technical Support: Provide expert technical support on complex supplier quality issues, ensuring timely resolutions to maintain product quality.
• Supplier Improvement: Drive quality enhancements at external suppliers and monitor performance to meet VW Group quality standards.
• Problem Solving: utilise advanced problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective containment actions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.

Who You Are:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A strong background in automotive supplier quality management, with a focus on quality planning tools and techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical process control, analytical techniques, and quality improvement methodologies (6-sigma, DoE, Global 8D, Kepner-Tregoe, DMAIC).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present confidently at all levels, including board level.
• A valid driving licence as travel to suppliers is required.
• German language skills are a plus!

What's in It for You:

• Career Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and quality.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a talented team of professionals who are passionate about excellence.
• Competitive Salary: Receive a comprehensive compensation package commensurate with

your expertise.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you have a proven track record in supplier quality management and are eager to contribute to a leading automotive organisation, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your career! Your expertise can help shape the future of quality in the automotive industry.

Let's drive quality together!

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