At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to enhance supplier performance.
- Company: Join a prestigious client in the automotive sector based in Woking.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative role with various teams to minimise disruptions and enhance quality.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on supplier quality and drive improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering and 7+ years in Supplier Quality or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 66000 - 73000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Lead Supplier Quality Engineer?
HR Employment Bureau are looking for an experienced Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to manage and develop a team of Lead Supplier Quality Engineers responsible for supplier containment, controlled shipping, and supplier recovery activities across a portfolio of underperforming suppliers.
This is working with one of our prestigious clients based in the Woking area.
Hours of work 07:00 16:30 Monday - Friday Rate of pay £335 Per day £365 Per day Key Responsibilities of Lead Supplier Quality Engineer Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 46 Junior Supplier Quality Engineers.
Prioritise and allocate supplier quality activities based on business risk and programme requirements.
Act as the escalation point for critical supplier quality, containment, and recovery issues.
Oversee deployment and management of CSL1 and CSL2 activities across the supplier base.
Ensure robust containment plans are implemented to protect manufacturing from quality escapes.
Review and approve containment exit criteria, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
Drive suppliers to complete effective root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Monitor supplier performance through PPM, quality escapes, disruption events, corrective action closure, and containment effectiveness.
Provide regular reporting to senior management on supplier risk, quality performance, and recovery progress.
Support customer protection activities and rapid response to emerging quality concerns.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Development, and Programme teams to minimise disruption and improve supplier performance.
Manage third-party sorting and containment providers where required.
Essential Requirements of Lead Supplier Quality Engineer Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 7 years' experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or Supplier Quality Assurance within automotive or advanced manufacturing.
Proven experience leading supplier containment and recovery activities, including CSL1 and CSL2.
Previous experience leading, coaching, or coordinating SQE teams.
Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, GD
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer in Surrey employer: HR Employment Bureau Ltd
As a Quality Inspector with HR Employment Bureau, you will join a dynamic team in Aldridge, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering you opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement while enjoying competitive benefits and a balanced work-life schedule.
