At a Glance
- Tasks: Influence supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in a global supply chain.
- Company: Join a leading global automotive technology manufacturer in Bolton.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, pension contributions, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on new product launches and supplier quality.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in Engineering with 3+ years in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a global automotive technology manufacturer at its Bolton facility on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to influence supplier performance, support new product launches and drive continuous improvement across a global supply chain.
Key Responsibilities - Supplier Quality Engineer
- Support the approval and qualification of new suppliers through management system and process audits.
- Manage supplier activities throughout New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring project deadlines are achieved.
- Lead Supplier APQP and PPAP approval activities.
- Conduct ongoing supplier audits and assessments to maintain supplier approval status.
- Develop suppliers through training, coaching and deployment of quality standards.
- Carry out supplier visits for audits, development projects and corrective action reviews.
- Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and the business.
- Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs, driving improvements in supplier performance.
- Lead supplier corrective and preventive action activities.
- Manage quality-related aspects of supplier change control processes.
- Investigate and manage supplier non-conformances and rejection issues.
Experience/Qualifications - Supplier Quality Engineer
- HNC/HND qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Qualified IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Auditor.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering role.
- Automotive experience preferred, although backgrounds in electronics, mechanical manufacturing or high-volume assembly environments will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, R&R and supplier development methodologies.
- Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier improvement projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable travelling to supplier sites when required.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Benefits - Supplier Quality Engineer
- Discretionary Annual Bonus (7.5%)
- Up to 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Electric Vehicle Scheme via Salary Sacrifice
- Free EV Charging On Site
- Private Medical Insurance
- Death in Service Cover (4x Annual Salary)
For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson.
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