Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Woking; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Supplier Quality Launch Engineer to support high-performance automotive programmes in a fast-paced, low-volume environment in Woking. You will act as a key liaison across suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and programme teams to ensure quality, timing and delivery for new product introductions.

With 3–7 years in supplier quality, you will lead APQP/PPAP activities, drive containment and 8D problem solving, and support prototypes,

Formación

• Experience with APQP/PPAP processes in automotive.
• Proven 8D problem solving across launches.
• Experience supporting NPI and vehicle launches.
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder comms.

Responsabilidades

• Lead supplier quality activities across NPI and vehicle launches.
• Manage APQP and PPAP, ensuring supplier approvals meet deadlines.
• Support prototype and pre-production builds, resolving supplier quality issues promptly.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis using 8D methodologies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage containment activities during critical launch phases.
• Assess supplier readiness including process capability and capacity.
• Identify and escalate supplier risks affecting timing, quality, or delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Programme teams.
• Produce clear reports on supplier performance and launch status.

Conocimientos

APQP PPAP

8D problem solving

NPI experience

supplier management

stakeholder communication

Herramientas

FMEA

Descripción del empleo

Position: Supplier Quality Launch Engineer
Location: Woking
Salary: Circa GBP34 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 meet 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 GBP34.00 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.