Supplier Quality Engineer with EU travel

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Type: Temporary Contract
Duration: up to 24 months
Location: Very flexible, must be able to travel across the UK and EU to meet with suppliers

Reporting to: Quality Manager
Sector: Manufacturing – Automotive

Due to consistent and extensive growth, I am delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturer in the automotive sector, seeking to strengthen their quality function with a highly experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities with EMEA suppliers. This role requires frequent travel across the UK and mainland Europe, so a valid passport or visa is essential. Initial travel is anticipated to be extensive as you on-board new suppliers, thereafter it is anticipated to be 25% of your time.

As the newly appointed Supplier Quality Engineer, you will:

• Be a proactive, self-starting SQE, that gets results and makes things happen.
• Seamlessly build internal and external relationships, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve collective objectives.
• Be a confident decision maker, creating compelling arguments and fact-based business cases to get results.
• Utilize strong analytical skills, using data evidence when required, particularly as part of the systematic investigation process.
• Demonstrate advanced expertise in APQP and lead technical quality planning and strategy.
• Guide the application of quality system standards.
• Show previous experience leading supplier quality management and forming collaborative relationships.

Additionally, you will:

• Participate in the supplier evaluation, selection, and strategic sourcing development process.
• Assist in the supplier corrective action process, including containment, root cause investigation, and corrective action.
• Ensure suppliers effectively use quality tools.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet all product requirements.
• Review supplier quality resources for new product introductions and current products to reduce issues, improve process capabilities, and ensure timely project launches.
• Determine if all requirements are met by suppliers for new or changed products.
• Measure supplier quality performance and drive improvements to meet established targets.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities to reduce defects.

To be successful in your application, you must have:

• First-class understanding of the Product Parts Approval Process (PPAP).
• Exposure to the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG).
• Experience with Supplier Quality Core Tools.
• Expert APQP skills.
• Supplier maintenance experience.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in a supplier-facing role.
• Able to travel extensively across the UK and EU.
• Right to work in the UK for at least the next 2 years.
• First-class communication skills, written and verbal fluency in English.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific subject.
• Industry-specific experience will be considered in the absence of a degree or formal qualification.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be joining a highly sought-after manufacturer in the automotive sector that has benefitted from consistent and persistent growth. Initially, the contract would run for 12 months. However, it is expected to be extended for a further 12 months thereafter. This is an autonomous position with travel across the EU. The hourly rate is c£30ph PAYE + all expenses, hotels, travel, subsistence etc. An immediate start is available for the right individual.

To find out more, reach out to Karly at Hays.

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