Supplier Development Engineer

Seismic Recruitment; Shotton Colliery; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A worldwide manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will lead quality audits, assess suppliers, and implement Lean processes. Candidates with experience in the automotive industry and knowledge of quality standards are preferred. This initial 12-month contract offers competitive hourly rates and may extend for the right person.

Qualifications

• Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards.
• Familiarity with quality tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier quality and compliance with standards.
• Lead automation and audit projects.
• Drive implementation of Lean processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers for process control.
• Monitor supplier adherence to process changes.

Skills

Supplier management experience

High technical knowledge in manufacturing & quality systems

Audit capability in automotive industry

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of supplier audits and PPAP

PC literate with MS Office

Power BI knowledge

Knowledge of castings

Job description

Supplier Development Engineer

Working onsite at Peterlee (SR8) or Stafford (ST16).

Initial 12 month contract—likely to extend for the right person.

Peterlee: 36.5 hours a week. Stafford: 37 hours a week.

Hours: Monday to Thursday and on a Friday (specific details removed).

Pay: Up to £27.20 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £36.90, depending on experience.

Our client is a worldwide manufacturer of construction and mining products. They are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to assess supplier quality and ensure that all products are free from defects and follow manufacturing specifications and legal standards.

What will the Supplier Development Engineer do?

• A diverse SDE role from NPI to quality/capacity issues, mainly for the Castings category.
• Lead ongoing automation projects and audit projects, and capacity planning.
• Assess potential suppliers via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits.
• Drive implementation of Lean, BIQ, continuously reviewing supplier capacity, and assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to the supply base.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities.
• Monitor suppliers' adherence to PCN (Process Change Notification).
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in design, quality, and manufacturing advancements.
• Ensure Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is completed and approved before new parts are delivered.
• Some travel required: 25-50%, mainly within Europe.

What skills and experience does the Supplier Development Engineer need?

• Previous demonstrable experience working with suppliers.
• High technical knowledge in manufacturing & quality systems.
• Audit Capability; familiarity with quality tools and techniques—ideally within the Automotive industry (IATF16949 or ISO9001).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of supplier audits, PPAP, APQP, Engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers, and partners.
• PC literate; used to using MS Office suite.
• Power BI knowledge would be an advantage.
• Castings knowledge would be an advantage.

If you're interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience. Suited 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.