At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supplier quality activities for exciting automotive projects and ensure top-notch component quality.
- Company: Join a leading automotive manufacturer in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Earn circa £34 per hour with a standard Monday to Friday schedule.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of cutting-edge vehicle launches and make a real impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: 3-7 years' experience in Supplier Quality within the automotive sector required.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 34 £ per hour.
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 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 escalate 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.
Bennett and Game is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Supplier Quality Engineer in Woking employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment
Join a leading accountancy group in Preston that values work-life balance and offers a competitive remuneration package. With a dynamic work culture, you'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop your skills while managing diverse client portfolios. This role not only provides a supportive environment for professional growth but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on clients' financial success.
Contact Details:
Bennett & Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
