Supplier Quality Engineer - NPI, APQP/PPAP (Onsite Peterlee)

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Shotton Colliery; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entech Technical Solutions Limited is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a site-based role in Peterlee, Co. Durham. The role entails supporting NPI projects and ensuring supplier quality via APQP and PPAP, with regular supplier visits in the UK and Europe.

Initial 12-month duration with potential extension. The position involves working with a global automotive manufacturer, focusing on PPAP/APQP conformance, cost/value optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality

Qualifications

• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP and AQP processes.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers on NPI/PPAP.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects and supplier quality through APQP & PPAP.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize cost, quality, and velocity.
• Obtain quotations and implement engineering changes on existing parts.
• Visit suppliers in UK and Mainland Europe as needed (approx. monthly).

Skills

Quality management

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

5 Whys

FISHBONE/6M

ECA/ICA/PCA

Job description

Entech Technical Solutions Limited is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a site-based role in Peterlee, Co. Durham. The role entails supporting NPI projects and ensuring supplier quality via APQP and PPAP, with regular supplier visits in the UK and Europe.

Initial 12-month duration with potential extension. The position involves working with a global automotive manufacturer, focusing on PPAP/APQP conformance, cost/value optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality