Supplier Development Engineer

Supplier Development Engineer Opportunity: Drive Quality and Performance! Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer Location: Peterlee Rate: £50.00 per hour Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend) Start Date: 5th January 2026 (Estimated) Working Hours: 08:00-16:00 core, site-based. Key Responsibilities Include: Confirming parts meet engineering print requirements and validating supplier capacity to ship parts on time. Conducting quality control audits to ensure compliance with standards and policies. Ensuring the quality of supplies through tests and assessments. Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms. Guiding suppliers to reduce defect rates and generating reports on supplier quality. Supporting suppliers in performance improvement through process enhancements and quality assurance plans. Researching potential vendors and assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures. Essential Skills