Supplier Quality

Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive)

Bolton

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Days Role

£42,000 + Bonus

About the Opportunity

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)

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