Supplier Development Engineer

7035 Anord Mardix (UK) Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Supplier Development Engineer in Blackburn. The role involves selecting and qualifying suppliers, ensuring quality during production, and optimizing processes. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience and strong technical skills, all while supporting a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Annual pay review

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/hybrid work

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Supplier Development Engineer.
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Select suitable suppliers considering various criteria.
• Implement new supplier qualifications through various assessments.
• Monitor quality performance of new parts during pilot runs.

Skills

Technical skills

Investigative skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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17.06.2025

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Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Supplier Development Engineer located in Blackburn.

Reporting to the Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, you will provide cross-functional support to select, approve, and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs.

What a typical day looks like:

• Supplier Selection: Select suitable suppliers through joint efforts of sourcing, considering quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, social regulation, etc., against customer requirements.
• Supplier Qualification: Implement new supplier qualification through capability matching, risk assessment, self-assessment, onsite audits, and database management.
• VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity): Understand customer drawings and specifications to provide value-added engineering proposals for process or product optimization.
• Material (Component) Qualification: Implement PPAP including FAI, certificates, control plans, FMEA, MSA, RoHS compliance, reliability tests, COC, etc.
• Pilot Run Tracking: Monitor the quality performance of new parts during pilot runs, drive corrective actions, and ensure smooth transfer to mass production.
• Performance Tracking: Rate and track supplier performance, driving continuous improvement.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Supplier Development Engineer
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Quality qualification is an advantage
• Strong technical, investigative, and initiative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What you’ll receive for your work:

• A fulfilling environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated
• Competitive salary and benefits including:
• Annual pay review, enhanced leave, attendance bonus, recognition schemes, referral bonus
• Group Life Insurance, virtual GP, cycle scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, flexible/hybrid work, travel opportunities
• Support for well-being: Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, discount programs

At Flex, we embrace diversity and support each other to find better ways, move fast with purpose, and always do the right thing. Join us to make a difference, grow your career, and help create products that improve lives.

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Quality

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Please contact us via email for assistance in the application process.