Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer

Seismic Recruitment; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment is recruiting for a Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer to join a leading global manufacturer in Peterlee on a 12-month contract. The role is fully onsite, with a 36.5-hour working week and a PAYE rate up to £27.73/hr plus holiday pay and pension (or £37.64 umbrella).

You will lead supplier quality activities and support cross-functional teams across supplier quality, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain projects, driving APQP to PPAP and contributing to supplier development

Qualifications

• Strong Supplier Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with suppliers, procurement and supply chain functions.
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies.
• Strong project coordination or project management experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities across multiple projects.
• Support NPI, Continuous Product Improvement and New Source Introduction programmes.
• Manage project timelines, milestones and key deliverables with cross-functional teams.
• Drive APQP activities through to PPAP approval.
• Support supplier selection, development and performance improvement.
• Identify and mitigate supplier and project risks.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier Quality

APQP/PPAP

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Power BI

Job description

Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer

Peterlee, County Durham

Up to £27.73 PAYE + holiday pay + pension or £37.64 Umbrella

12-Month Initial Contract

Fully Onsite | 36.5 Hours per Week

We are currently recruiting for a Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer to join a leading global manufacturer in Peterlee on an initial 12-month contract.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of supplier quality, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain projects. You'll play a key role in supporting supplier quality initiatives, new product introductions, continuous improvement activities and supplier development programmes while working closely with both suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities across multiple projects
• Support NPI, Continuous Product Improvement and New Source Introduction programmes
• Manage project timelines, milestones and key deliverablesWork closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain teams
• Drive APQP activities through to PPAP approval
• Support supplier selection, development and performance improvement
• Identify and mitigate supplier and project risks
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Strong Supplier Quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with suppliers, procurement and supply chain functions
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies
• Strong project coordination or project management experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential

Desirable

Experience within:

• Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, FMCG, Heavy Engineering or Pharmaceuticals

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates