Supplier Development Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer in Peterlee to lead supplier quality and development activities. The role involves audits, corrective actions, APQP/PPAP, and cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering teams.

The position is a 24-month contract with a 4.5-day working week, supporting UK and European suppliers, with travel up to 30%. Related experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Quality Engineering.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP and supplier quality methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving improvements.
• Manufacturing process knowledge (welding, fabrication, machining, assembly, painting).
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Engineering or manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier quality and development activities across assigned suppliers.
• Conducting supplier audits and quality assessments.
• Driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring supplier performance, defect rates, and quality metrics.
• Supporting APQP and PPAP activities.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering teams.
• UK and European supplier visits when required (up to 30% travel).

Skills

Supplier Quality

Supplier Development

Quality Engineering

APQP

PPAP

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Knowledge

Travel 30%

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Supplier Development Engineer

£49.18/hr Umbrella | 24 Month Contract | 4.5 Day Working Week | Global Manufacturer | Supplier Quality Peterlee, commutable from: Durham, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Washington, Seaham, Chester-le-Street, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Cramlington and surrounding areas

Are you a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, or Manufacturing Quality Engineer looking for your next long-term contract opportunity?

Do you have experience working with suppliers, driving quality improvements, conducting audits, and supporting manufacturing operations?

This is an excellent opportunity to join Caterpillar, a world-renowned engineering and manufacturing organisation, where you'll play a key role supporting critical supplier development activities across the UK and Europe.

In this role, you'll take ownership of supplier performance, working closely with external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to improve quality, delivery, and process capability. You'll be responsible for supplier audits, defect reduction initiatives, corrective actions, APQP activities, and continuous improvement projects across a varied supplier base.

The role offers a 24-month contract, a 4.5-day working week, and the opportunity to work with one of the world's leading heavy engineering manufacturers.

The Role

• Managing supplier quality and development activities across assigned suppliers
• Conducting supplier audits and quality assessments
• Driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring supplier performance, defect rates, and quality metrics
• Supporting APQP and PPAP activities
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering teams
• UK and European supplier visits when required (up to 30% travel)

The Person

• Experience within Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Quality Engineering
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality methodologiesExperience conducting supplier audits and driving improvements
• Manufacturing process knowledge such as welding, fabrication, machining, assembly, or painting
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Engineering or manufacturing background

Reference Number: BBBH281865

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.