Supplier Quality Engineer – United Kingdom

SWJ Technology; Lindfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ TECHNOLOGY in Goodwood, West Sussex, UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join onsite and support automotive projects. You will develop test plans, run takt time analyses, and coordinate with suppliers and OEMs to ensure quality and delivery.

The primary focus is on sealing systems and kinetic assemblies, requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and proven supplier/quality experience. You will contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Proven experience in Supplier or Quality Engineering within automotive.
• Strong understanding of OEM systems, QA standards, and test plan development.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Mechanical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers/suppliers on new projects to secure Test Plans and authorizations.
• Create a comprehensive Test Plan covering full job requirements.
• Ensure takt time assessment and correct cost matrix reference.
• Update OEM systems with required information.
• Communicate with OEM customer, Inspectors, and Supervisors clearly.
• Maintain clear internal communication within SWJ and OEM teams.
• Notify supervisors of concerns identified during evaluations.
• Support continuous improvement and implement improvement suggestions.
• Assist in additional business activities as required.
• Cover other SQE roles as needed.

Skills

Supplier coordination

Test plan creation

Takt time assessment

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

SWJ TECHNOLOGY specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a client in the automotive industry in Goodwood, West Sussex, UK that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:

The Supplier Quality Engineer reports directly to the Shift Manager with a supporting line to the OEM Quality Department. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for carrying out assessments to establish faults and quality processes and creating work instructions for Containment Teams.

The primary parts focus for this position is on Sealing Systems (e.g., door seals) and Kinematic Assemblies (e.g., components used for the operation of automatic doors).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with Customer Engineers/Suppliers on new project set up to ensure correct Test Plan and authorizations are received.
• Create a comprehensive Test Plan covering the full requirements of the job from start to finish covering ALL the task/responsibilities to be taken by the inspector.
• Ensure takt time assessment is completed on all parts and the correct cost matrix reference is allocated.
• Updating the OEM systems with all information required
• Use excellent communication skills to convey information effectively to the OEM customer and explain processes and procedures thoroughly to Inspectors and Supervisors.
• Ensure a clear and effective communication within the team, to SWJ staff and with the OEM Quality/Mfg support teams.
• Advise Customers’ supervisors/team leaders clearly of all the relevant concerns identified during the ongoing evaluation activities
• Support the Group continuous improvement culture by supporting the team on creation of improvement suggestions and their implementation
• Assist in specific business activities as and when required.
• Any other duties for which the Supplier Quality Engineer holds the appropriate skills.
• As needed, cover the role of other Supplier Quality Engineers in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• Proven experience in Supplier or Quality Engineering within automotive or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of OEM systems, quality standards, and test plan development
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Mechanical expertise

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Supplier and OEM project coordination
• Test plan creation and execution
• Takt time and cost matrix assessment
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Experience with sealing systems (e.g., door seals) and kinetic assemblies (e.g., for the operation of automatic doors) is desirable, as is mechanical expertise.
• Problem solving and issue escalation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE

• Location: Goodwood, West Sussex, UK
• Schedule: Mon - Fri, 40h hours/week
• Assignment Start: ASAP

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.