Supplier Quality Engineer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology provider based in Banbury seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist. This role involves managing supplier quality, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with APQP/NPI processes. Ideal candidates have experience in the automotive sector and familiarity with ISO 9001 standards. The position offers an attractive salary, 25 days of holiday, and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary growth

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Consultations with Fit 4 Life expert

Social events throughout the year

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality role within the automotive sector.
• Working with complex, close tolerance, and high-value machined components.
• Ability to interpret geometric tolerancing FCFs and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Be the main quality point of contact for allocated suppliers.
• Perform pre-nomination audits and support launch phase.
• Review incoming supplier PPAP documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance expertise

Knowledge of APQP/NPI processes

Fluent in core quality tools

Technical drawing interpretation

IATF 16949/ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

IMDS system

Inspection equipment

Job description

Overview

Prodrive Advanced Technology design, develop and produce solutions that enhance our client’s projects and solve their technical challenges. We specialise in active aero systems, intelligent interiors and niche vehicles across automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors. Our capabilities span across a wide range of functions including system integration, design engineering, electronics and electrical systems, and chassis engineering.

Responsibilities

• Be the main quality point of contact for allocated suppliers.
• Perform pre-nomination audits, and support launch phase with supplier technical support.
• Review incoming supplier PPAP documentation and IMDS to achieve PSW sign off.
• Quickly respond to supplier queries and non-conformities to ensure lead times are met.
• Report on progress at regular intervals and ensure any risks or issues are escalated appropriately.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a Quality role within the automotive sector, working with complex, close tolerance, and high value machined components. You will have working knowledge of APQP/NPI processes to AIAG standards and fluent in core tools, and be proficient with IMDS system. Knowledge and experience of IATF 16949/ISO 9001 tools and techniques, as well as the ability to interpret technical drawings and geometric tolerancing FCF’s inspection equipment and techniques is essential for this role.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups, and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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