Supplier Quality Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Supplier Quality Launch Engineer for work in Woking. This role focuses on leading supplier quality activities across NPI and vehicle launches, managing APQP/PPAP, and ensuring supplier approvals hit programme deadlines.

You will support prototype builds, perform 8D-based problem solving, and drive containment actions while assessing supplier readiness and coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing and Procurement teams.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' experience in SQA or Launch Quality within automotive.
• Experience supporting NPI and vehicle launches.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with machining, composites, or assembly.
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to prioritise workload in fast-paced programme environments.
• Hands-on approach in high-performance automotive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities across NPI and vehicle launches.
• Manage APQP and PPAP activities, ensuring supplier approvals are achieved within deadlines.
• Support prototype and pre-production builds, resolving supplier quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D methodologies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage containment activities during critical launch phases.
• Assess supplier readiness including process capability, production capacity and quality systems.
• Identify, monitor and escalate supplier risks affecting timing, quality or delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Programme teams.
• Produce reports on supplier performance, launch status, open issues and mitigations.

Skills

Supplier quality

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

8D

Job description

Position: Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

Location: Woking

Salary: Circa £34 per hour DOE

Supplier Quality Launch Engineer Position Overview

• Lead supplier quality activities throughout NPI and vehicle launch programmes.
• Manage APQP and PPAP activities, ensuring supplier approvals are achieved within programme deadlines.
• Support prototype and pre-production builds, resolving supplier quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D methodologies and implement robust corrective actions.
• Manage and validate containment activities during critical launch phases.
• Assess supplier readiness, including process capability, production capacity and quality systems.
• Identify, monitor and escalation supplier risks affecting programme timing, quality or delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Programme teams.
• Produce clear reports on supplier performance, launch status, open issues and mitigation plans.

Supplier Quality Launch Engineer Position Requirements

• Minimum of 3-7 years' experience within Supplier Quality, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) or Launch Quality within the automotive sector.
• Proven experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and vehicle launch programmes.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and 8D problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience of manufacturing processes such as machining, composites or assembly.
• Excellent supplier management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively within fast-paced programme environments.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving abilities.Comfortable working within high-performance, low-volume automotive manufacturing environments.

Supplier Quality Launch Engineer Position Remuneration

• Circa £34.00 per hour (DOE).
• Inside IR35 contract.
• Standard Monday to Friday working pattern (40 hours per week).
• Opportunity to work on prestigious, cutting‑edge automotive programmes.
• Immediate start available.

Bennett and Game is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy