Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Woking; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Supplier Quality Launch Engineer in Woking to drive supplier quality during NPI and vehicle launches. You will lead APQP/PPAP, coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure supplier readiness for prototype through SOP builds.

The role requires hands-on, proactive problem solving, experience with automotive NPI and strong supplier management in fast-paced environments. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' experience in SQA or Launch Quality in automotive.
• Proven experience supporting NPI and vehicle launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and 8D.
• Experience with machining, composites or assembly processes.
• Excellent supplier management and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to prioritise workload in fast-paced programmes.
• Hands-on, proactive problem solver.
• Experience in high-performance, low-volume automotive environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supplier quality

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

8D problem solving

NPI launches

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Position: Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

Location: Woking

Salary: Circa £34 per hour DOE

Supplier Quality Launch Engineer required for an exciting opportunity with a leading automotive manufacturer based in Woking.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality professional to support the successful launch of high-performance vehicle programmes within a fast-paced, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Working as part of a cross-functional programme team, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier readiness, managing quality activities throughout new product introduction (NPI), and supporting prototype, pre-production, and start of production (SOP) builds. You will act as the key liaison between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and programme teams to ensure components met quality, timing and delivery requirements.

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.