Supplier Quality Engineer

g&p Group Holdings Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier quality within a fast-paced environment. You will manage supplier audits, drive performance improvements, and ensure adherence to quality standards, contributing to product excellence in a premium OEM setting. If you're an experienced professional passionate about manufacturing quality, this opportunity offers the chance to make significant impacts and progress your career in a world-class environment.

Benefits

Work within a world-class automotive environment

Opportunity to drive performance improvements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Supplier Development.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methodologies and quality standards.
• Hands-on experience with 8D problem-solving and quality performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality initiatives to improve supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier audits and provide training.
• Resolve quality issues and manage corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

G&P works worldwide with manufacturers and their supply chain to provide efficient and effective solutions to control and eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing and launch processes to support the drive for zero defects.

G&P is also the proud winner of numerous accolades, ranging from environmental performance, innovation and export strategy, in addition to being accredited to industry leading standards

We are looking for Supplier Quality Engineers to join a premium UK-based sportscar OEM at their state-of-the-art facility in Surrey.

This contract role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance automotive environment, working with suppliers to resolve quality issues, support new product introduction, and drive continuous improvement in yield, RFT, capability, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities (duties will vary dependent of role and experience)

·Supplier Quality: Oversee quality and development initiatives to improve supplier performance.

·Supplier Audits & Support: Conduct supplier audits and provide training to improve quality systems and performance.

·Control Shipment Levels (CSL): Plan and execute CSL activities as needed, tracking supplier performance.

·Quality Issue Resolution: Work with suppliers and stakeholders to address quality issues, implement containment actions, and manage corrective actions.

·Performance Improvement: Drive improvements in supplier operations, delivery, and productivity, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs).

·New Product/Change Introduction: Manage APQP and ensure successful PPAP achievements with suppliers.

·Cost Recovery: Collect cost recovery data and prepare Chargeback Forms to hold suppliers accountable.

·Reporting: Prepare and present daily/weekly reports on supplier performance and corrective actions to stakeholders.

Core Competence

•Ability to read and interpret 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models

•Fluent in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) per ISO 1101 or ASME Y14.5

What You''ll Need To Understand:

•Datum systems and feature control frames

•Tolerance types: linear, angular, profile, positional

•Validate dimensional conformity to print

•Assess if drawing requirements are inspectable at the supplier

Dimensional Validation in SQA

•Review PPAP dimensional reports (ISIR / FAIR / CMM data)

•Check that datums are correctly referenced

•Identify incorrect measurements, over-tolerance drawings, or ambiguous callouts

•Provide feedback to suppliers and escalate if metrology capability is inadequate

•Measurement results not aligned with datum structure

•Supplier lacks equipment to verify form or position tolerances

•Inconsistent measurement methods across supplier batches

Experience & Knowledge Required

·Proven experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Supplier Development in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing.

·Strong working knowledge of containment processes (CSL 1 / CSL 2) and inspection methodologies.

·Hands-on experience with 8D problem-solving, 5-Why, and Fishbone diagrams.

·Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).

·Ability to analyze data, track trends, and use quality performance metrics (PPM, defect rates, NCRs).

·Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

·Comfortable working with ERP or quality management systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Qualifications (or Equivalent Work Experience)

·Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality Management.

·Certifications in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 are desirable.

·Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) is a plus.

·Recognized qualification in problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D) is advantageous.

Monday - Friday

Core Hours - Day Shift

Pay

Inside IR35

Why Join Us?

Work within a world-class automotive environment.

Lead supplier quality improvements for a premium OEM.

Be part of a highly respected quality management team.

Opportunity to drive real performance improvements in a key supplier network.

If you’re passionate about supplier quality, problem-solving, and manufacturing excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply now and take the next step in your quality engineering career!

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