Supplier Quality Engineer FTC 12 Months - J0051187

Astemo Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Sports and Social Fund

Flexitime

Early finish Friday

Yearly Bonus Scheme

Flexible Holidays

Life Insurance x4 salary

25 days holidays + service days

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Job summary

Astemo Bolton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our Bolton production plant and drive supplier quality through audits, NPI, and corrective actions. You will manage supplier development, deploy the supplier quality manual, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 standards.

The role requires strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a background in electrical/mechanical engineering with at least three years in an automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards, particularly IATF 16949, and their practical application.
• Proficient in APQP methodologies and core quality tools, including Control Plans, Process Flow, FMEA, SPC, MSA (R&R), and PPAP.
• Experienced in supplier quality management, including supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Skilled in applying structured quality methods to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support robust product and process quality.
• HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum.
• Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement to audit management systems and processes to qualify new suppliers.
• Manage suppliers through NPI, APQP/PPAP approvals and project deadlines.
• Schedule and conduct audits to maintain supplier approvals based on risk.
• Deploy Astemo Supplier Quality Manual and train suppliers to meet IATF16949/VDA6.3.
• Attend supplier visits for audits, development and corrective actions.
• Be the voice of Astemo to suppliers and vice versa on quality topics.
• Monitor and report supplier quality KPI and drive improvements.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Handle QA tasks through supplier changes and rejects management.

Skills

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP methodologies

Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP)

Supplier audits

Auditor qualification (IATF/VDA 6.3)

Engineering background

3+ years automotive

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Description

The mobility industry is undergoing unprecedented change. Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which includes Powertrain & Safety Systems, Chassis, Motorcycle, Software and Aftermarket businesses with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to values-driven leadership.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our Bolton production plant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and wants to contribute to meaningful, globally relevant projects.

Your Core Responsibilities Include

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

Profile And Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards, particularly IATF 16949, and their practical application.
• Proficient in APQP methodologies and core quality tools, including Control Plans, Process Flow, FMEA, SPC, MSA (R&R), and PPAP.
• Experienced in supplier quality management, including supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Skilled in applying structured quality methods to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support robust product and process quality.
• HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum.
• Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor
• 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

Salary : £38-42,000 gross annually

This position is a fixed term contract, with potential to go permanent.

Your future workplace: Astemo Bolton

• Production of Air Flow meters, Engine Control Units and Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems and xEV inverters
• +100 employees

Benefits

• Employer Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sports and Social Fund
• Flexitime
• Early finish Friday
• Yearly Bonus Scheme
• Flexible Holidays
• Life Insurance: x4 salary
• 25 days holidays with additional length of service days
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

At Astemo, engineering excellence isn’t just about capability—it’s about purpose. Guided by our MISSION “We will contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing world-leading advanced mobility solutions”, our VISION “Safety and Freedom for the world through Mobility.” Onward with Astemo, and our VALUES—Innovation, DE&I, Agility, Leadership Integrity and Collaboration—we work every day to create technologies that matter.