Supplier Quality Engineer

New Appointments Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality management and ensure defect-free performance. The role includes significant travel to mainland Europe and offers the flexibility to work from home. Candidates should have relevant experience in supplier quality tools and possess strong communication skills. This is a 12-month temporary position with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality processes and assurance.
• Valid passport or visa for travel to mainland Europe.
• IATF auditor credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supplier evaluation and selection.
• Assist in corrective action processes for suppliers.
• Measure supplier quality performance and drive improvements.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities.

Skills

PPAP understanding

AIAG standards exposure

Supplier quality core tools experience

Strong APQP skills

Supplier maintenance experience

Exceptional communication

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

We are recruiting for our client based in the UK for a Supplier Quality Engineer, with significant travel to mainland Europe and the option to work from home.

The role involves assisting in the selection, development, management, and assurance of defect-free performance of the Distribution Business' supplier base, aiming for overall quality improvement. You will also resolve supplier quality issues.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Participating in supplier evaluation, selection, and strategic sourcing process development.
• Assisting in the supplier corrective action process, including containment, root cause investigation, and corrective actions.
• Ensuring suppliers effectively use quality tools.
• Working with suppliers to meet all product requirements.
• Reviewing supplier quality resources for new product introductions and current products to reduce issues, improve processes, and ensure timely launches.
• Determining if all requirements are met by suppliers for new or changed products.
• Measuring supplier quality performance and driving improvements to meet targets.
• Facilitating continuous improvement activities to reduce defects.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of PPAP (Product Parts Approval Process).
• Exposure to AIAG standards.
• Experience with supplier quality core tools and IATF auditor credentials preferred.
• Strong APQP skills.
• Supplier maintenance experience.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

This is a 12-month temporary role starting immediately, with potential extension. Applicants must have a valid passport or visa for travel to mainland Europe.

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