Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer

Seismic Limited; Peterlee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking a Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer for an initial 12-month contract in Peterlee. The role involves managing part development and quality, working closely with suppliers and engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in supplier management and product development within the automotive sector. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with supplier management and product development.
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP, and AIAG within Automotive or Off highway industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage APQP and Cost management activities from concept to PPAP.
• Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management.
• Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering through cost modelling.

Skills

Supplier Management

Product Development

Data Analysis

Communication

Job description

Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer - Peterlee

Initial 12 month contract - possibility to extend and go permanent in the future!

36.5 hours a week with a lunchtime finish on a Friday

07:30-16:00 Mon - Thurs, 07:30-12:00 on a Friday (some flexibility around start/finish)

Up to £26.00 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £35.00 - depending on experience

Would you like to work for a global team who don’t just talk about progress and innovation, they make it happen! Their applications and products are truly building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Our client is a worldwide manufacturer of construction and mining products. They’re looking for a Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer on an initial 12 month contract basis with the possibility to extend and go permanent in the future for the right person; to assist them with manging part development and quality of new and existing products, involving lots of parts and suppliers.

What will the Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer do?

• Manage the APQP and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP, to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost and timeline required; by working with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering and procurement category teams
• Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management supply strategies by developing, optimising & integrating a world-class supply network
• Manage the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base
• Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modelling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging suppliers’ capabilities
• Travel: up to 20% of time (to European suppliers – circa once a month/at most a week working away at a time)

What skills and experience does the Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer need?

• 5 years’ experience with supplier management and product development, understand and knowledge of APQP, PPAP and AIAG within Automotive or Off highway industries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners
• Manage suppliers: work with suppliers to ensure purchases meet delivery date & quality spec
• Data-driven decision making: use advanced data analysis methodologies/technologies to make more informed decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, dealing with both internal and external partners
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• PC literate – you’ll be trained on our client’s software.

If you’re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience; suitably qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.

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.