Supplier Development Engineer in Port Talbot

Working at Freudenberg: \"We will wow your world!\" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Flow Technologies is a global provider of critical sealing and connector solutions, niche products and services to the global energy market — including oil and gas, renewables and alternatives. Our strengths in material science, application knowledge, design capabilities and manufacturing capacity, combined with our differentiated product portfolio, are supported by our focus on providing the highest level of customer service. Our employees serve a range of customers including oil and gas production companies, OEMs and engineering and service companies.
Some of your Benefits
Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
Easily Reachable: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.
Port Talbot
On-Site
Freudenberg Flow Technologies Ltd.
You support our team as
Supplier Development Engineer
Responsibilities

• Work within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, maintaining auditor competence and conducting internal and supplier audits.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to support strategic objectives, ensuring a capable, compliant and sustainable supply chain.
• Lead supplier audits, risk assessments and development plans, ensuring findings are closed promptly and corrective actions are effective.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards and ranking systems, driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost and manufacturing capability.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering and Operations to manage supplier changes, product transfers, design modifications and new supplier introductions.
• Provide technical leadership in supplier quality, process control, manufacturing capability, cost reduction and technology improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier quality issue resolution through containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, VA/VE and supplier approval activities to support product development, process validation and business growth.
• Coach and develop internal teams and suppliers in quality tools, continuous improvement techniques and problem-solving methodologies.
• Manage supplier-related risks, special process providers and subcontract manufacturers, delivering measurable improvements in quality performance and compliance with customer, regulatory and company requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, with experience in manufacturing or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis, and statistical techniques.
• Experienced auditor of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems; Lead Auditor qualification advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification desirable.
• Proven experience in supplier development, auditing, performance improvement, and special processes such as heat treatment, coating, welding and NDE.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with SAP experience advantageous, and the ability to analyse data, develop procedures and implement structured improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across suppliers, customers and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, organised and results-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities, challenge existing practices, drive continuous improvement, and coach others in quality tools and best practices.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr