Supplier Quality Engineer

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Shotton Colliery; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entech Technical Solutions Limited is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a site-based role in Peterlee, Co. Durham. The role entails supporting NPI projects and ensuring supplier quality via APQP and PPAP, with regular supplier visits in the UK and Europe.

Initial 12-month duration with potential extension. The position involves working with a global automotive manufacturer, focusing on PPAP/APQP conformance, cost/value optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality

Qualifications

• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP and AQP processes.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers on NPI/PPAP.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects and supplier quality through APQP & PPAP.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize cost, quality, and velocity.
• Obtain quotations and implement engineering changes on existing parts.
• Visit suppliers in UK and Mainland Europe as needed (approx. monthly).

Skills

Quality management

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

5 Whys

FISHBONE/6M

ECA/ICA/PCA

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Would also suit - SQA Engineer / Supplier Development Engineer

Peterlee, Co. Durham (site-based role in Peterlee - no Hybrid)

£37.50ph FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35)

£27Paye

Location: Peterlee, Co. Durham

Will also involve visits to suppliers based in UK & Mainland Europe (likely once or twice a month max)

Duration : initially 12 months, likely to extend & become long term, ongoing role

Supplier Quality Engineer will be working with a global automotive manufacturing company based in Peterlee

The SQE will be responsible for supporting NPI Projects and working closely with suppliers to ensure Procurement & Supplier quality using APQP & PPAP.

Proactive work with suppliers up to APQP & PPAP submission point. Using quality product planning tools, checking suppliers at each gateway.

Work with suppliers confirming live data of quality of products and that they have the correct number of parts, Correct Quailty for NPI Projects.

PPAP: Confirming the systems are in the PPAP and cross referencing the PPAP. Confirming the output of the process and checking over the measurement criteria.

Collaborating with suppliers and internally on new part introduction including APQP conformance

Ensures the development, analysis, and documentation of cost information supporting new product development, design and cost improvement, maintenance, make versus buy, and other special projects

Obtaining quotations and implementing engineering changes on existing part numbers

Working closely with the Purchasing and other Engineers in terms of managing supplier activity

Mediates trade off discussions early in the design process to balance performance, quality, velocity, and cost with focus on optimizing value

Leads cross functional teams to meet multiple cost opportunity objectives

Assessing suppliers for QCLDM and driving implementation of Lean & APQP processes.

The SQE will need experience of dealing with suppliers, PPAP and APQP processes with a manufacturing background in Castings, Precision Machining, Fabrication, Fasteners & Fixings.

Plus experience in the development of Supplier metrics and problem resolution between supplier and plants, suppliers and engineering personnel, and between facilities.

And experience in using Supplier Issue Investigation tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, 5 WHYS, FISHBONE/6M, ECA/ICA/PCA (STOP/FIX)