At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier quality and containment activities in a high-performance automotive environment.
- Company: Join G&P, a world-leading quality management services provider with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £33.00 - £34.00 per hour with potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Full-time role in Woking, Surrey with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry while enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Supplier Quality within automotive manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 34 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a background in supplier containment and recovery within automotive manufacturing?
Benefits Include:
- £33.00 - £34.00 per hour (Inside IR35 Umbrella pay rate)
- 36 month contract with strong potential for extension
- Contract opportunity within a high-performance automotive environment
- Monday to Friday, 07:00am - 16:30pm
- Full-time, site-based role in Woking, Surrey
We are supporting a high-performance automotive manufacturer in their search for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Surrey-based team on a contract basis. You'll play a key role in protecting production by managing supplier containment activities, driving supplier recovery, and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented to improve supplier performance.
Role Overview
Working closely with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supplier Development, and Quality teams, you'll lead supplier containment activities, reduce quality escapes, and support supplier recovery through effective problem solving and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Controlled Shipping (CSL1 & CSL2) activities through to containment exit
- Assess supplier quality risks and implement effective containment actions
- Develop containment plans, inspection standards, and acceptance criteria
- Monitor supplier performance using PPM, defect trends, and quality metrics
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone
- Coordinate third-party sorting and containment providers
- Report on supplier performance, risks, and recovery plans
- Support cross-functional teams to minimise production disruption
Experience Required:
- Experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or Supplier Assurance within automotive manufacturing
- Experience managing supplier containment activities, including Controlled Shipping (CSL1 & CSL2)
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving
- Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience within OEM, Tier 1, motorsport, or high-performance automotive manufacturing is advantageous
- Must have the independent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
If you're an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within a high-performance automotive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Supplier Quality Engineer in London employer: G&P Quality Management Limited
G&P is an exceptional employer for BIW Technicians, offering a competitive hourly rate of £24.00 and the chance to work with a prestigious automotive brand in Gaydon. Our modern manufacturing environment fosters a culture of quality and precision, providing employees with opportunities for growth and development while ensuring a supportive team atmosphere. With immediate starts available and a commitment to equal opportunities, G&P is dedicated to creating a rewarding workplace for all.
Contact Details:
G&P Quality Management Limited Recruitment Team
