Supplier Quality Engineer

i4 Jobs; Tetford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Tetford is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supply chain quality activities, support new part introductions, and drive supplier development. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering and possess experience in the Automotive sector. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are essential for this role, which requires managing relationships with suppliers and ensuring timely part delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or similar in Engineering.
• Experience with Automotive Tier 1 / OEM or SQE.
• Knowledge of APQP systems and procedures.
• Experience in driving quality improvement in NPI.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier audit/site assessments are conducted.
• Drive resolution of open issues raised by the team.
• Develop Quality Planning activity plan for new projects.
• Report approval status at project reviews and manage PPAP activities.

Skills

Supplier audit/site assessments

Root cause analysis

Quality Improvement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

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Supplier Quality Engineer
Thetford
Salary Negotiable

The Supplier Quality Engineer will support all aspects of supply chain development including selection, trials and launch activity working in close liaison with the Programme and Supply Chain Managers. You will visit and interface directly with suppliers and customers supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions and play an active role in the APQP process for NPI.

Management of supply base quality activities for programmes ensuring both proactive and reactive actions are in place to assure on time delivery of approved parts for Manufacturing.

• Ensure supplier audit/site assessments conducted against Plan for Series Production and Projects
• Drive resolution of open issues raised by team.

New Part Introduction and Supplier Preparation:

• Develop Quality Planning (APQP / PPAP) activity plan for new projects.
• Ensure all supplier visits completed and manage completion of actions raised.
• Report approval status at project reviews and gateways including key issues resolution plans.
• Management of PPAP activities, including parts readiness & part approvals.

Project and Production Support:

• Interface between Supply Chain and Programme Management to ensure issues are prioritised and addressed in a timely manner.
• Root cause analysis/Troubleshooting at suppliers to ensure continuity of supply of assured parts.
• Interface with Purchasing and Project Management to ensure consistent sourcing direction and consensus.
• Manage business relationships within the supply base.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or similar – Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering.
• Automotive Tier 1 / OEM or SQE experience, must have sound knowledge of APQP systems & procedures
• Experience in driving quality improvement in the NPI process.
• Self-starter, able to work under own initiative.
• Must be a confident communicator; be assertive, articulate & logical in order to have high credibility with supplier senior management.
• Capability to operate under pressure.
• Must be able to demonstrate good problem solving skills & logical approach.
• Pro-active approach to supplier development.