Supplier Development Engineer- Non-metallics

b Overview /b p As a Supplier Development Engineer in the Peterlee non-metallics category, you partner with suppliers to raise quality, performance, and continuous improvement. You assess manufacturing processes, support quality controls, and drive operational enhancements with internal stakeholders. You’ll focus on defect reduction, process capability, and supplier assessments to ensure compliance with business, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role offers a hands-on impact on supplier excellence within a global industrial leader. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays /li li Up to 10% Annual Bonus target /li li Defined Contribution Pension Scheme /li li Share Ownership Scheme (company matched) /li li Personalised flexible benefits /li li Employee Assistance Programme /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Ensure supply quality by testing incoming materials and identifying issues; develop supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms /li li Generate supplier quality reports, monitor defect rates, and guide reductions in defects /li li Research potential vendors, assess manufacturing environments, and conduct supplier quality control audits for compliance /li li Support suppliers through process improvements, implement controls, and develop QA plans /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Degree or equivalent experience /li li Knowledge of PPAP elements, submissions, and objectives /li li Understanding of manufacturing standards, procedures, and policies /li li Experience in supplier management and supplier evaluations/certification /li /ul ul li Effective communication /li li Problem solving /li li Process improvement orientation /li li Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) /li li Quality management tools and techniques /li li Process controls and QA planning /li /ul