Supplier Quality Engineer FTC 12 Months

ASTEMO UK, LTD.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO UK, LTD. seeks a Quality Management professional to lead supplier quality initiatives. You will drive supplier audits, APQP processes and NPI/PPAP approvals within a challenging automotive supply context.

You will coordinate with Procurement, Development and Production to ensure ongoing supplier performance and compliance. A background in automotive quality systems and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of automotive standards and quality techniques, especially IATF 16949 and APQP tools.
• Qualifications: HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum. Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within automotive, or related high-volume manufacturing

Responsibilities

• New Supplier Approval: support procurement with audits to qualify new suppliers during selection.
• Supplier NPI: manage suppliers through New Product Introduction and PPAP approval.
• Ongoing Supplier Approval: schedule and conduct audits to maintain supplier approval based on risk.
• Supplier development and training: deploy Astemo Supplier Quality Manual and train suppliers to meet standards.
• Supplier visits: attend audits, development, and CAPA follow-up as needed.
• Supplier interface: be the voice of Astemo to suppliers and vice versa on quality topics.
• Quality KPI & reporting: monitor supplier KPI’s and drive improvements with suppliers.
• Corrective action: liaise with suppliers and internal teams to manage CAPA.
• Change management: manage QA tasks through supplier changes.
• Supplier defects: manage supplier rejects as required by business

Skills

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP tools

Process audits

Supplier development

Communication skills

Education

HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Control plans

FMEA

SPC

PPAP

Job description

Company Name ASTEMO UK, LTD.

Job Family: Quality Management

Job Description: Purpose To ensure new supplier introduction, new supplied product qualification and general Supplier QA requirements are satisfied including ongoing supplier quality performance

Roles and Responsibilities

• New Supplier Approval Supporting Procurement department to conduct Management system and Process audits to qualify new suppliers during the selection process
• Supplier NPI Manage suppliers through New Product Introduction, managing project deadlines, Supplier APQP and PPAP approval
• Ongoing Supplier Approval Schedule and conduct regular Management system and Process audits to maintain supplier approval based on supply risk
• Supplier development and training Deploy Astemo Supplier Quality Manual, and conduct training to develop suppliers to attain IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 were required
• Supplier Visits Attend supplier visits as required by the business – Audits, Development and corrective/preventive action implementation follow up as required by the business
• Supplier / Astemo interface Be the voice of Astemo to suppliers and the voice of suppliers into Astemo for all related Quality topics
• Supplier Quality KPI & Reporting Monitor and report Supplier Quality KPI’s and work with suppliers to improve their performance and reporting results within Astemo
• Supplier corrective action Liaise with suppliers and Astemo internally to manage Corrective and preventive action
• Supplier Change management Manage QA related tasks through all supplier changes
• Supplier defects Manage supplier rejects as required by the business

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge: An in-depth knowledge of automotive standards and quality techniques and their application, especially IATF 16949 and APQP tools such as control plans, process flow, FMEA, SPC, R&R, PPAP and supplier audit/development.
• Qualifications: HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum. Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor
• Previous Experience: 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally gained within automotive. We would consider a mechanical, electronics or high-volume manufacturing assembly background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Astemo?

At Astemo, we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles, and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do. At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo.

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