Job Description

Recruit4staff are representing a leading manufacturing business in their search for a Supplier Quality Engineer to work across the UK. Our client is based across Woking & Bicester, but there will be UK based travel on a regular basis.

Job Details:

Pay: Up to £40 per hour Outside IR35 (Limited) - Depending on experience

Hours of Work: 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Duration: Rolling contract

Working for a prestigious, premium, Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer

Working on a variety of exciting projects across the UK

Career development opportunities within a Global Manufacturer

Job Role - Supplier Quality Engineer:

Conduct supplier process & quality assessments

Support supplier development and improvement initiatives

Acting as an extension of the Clients Customers quality teams

Supporting suppliers during new product launches

Supporting critical programmes and helping customers achieve their quality & delivery objectives

Providing on site support at customer locations where required

This role will involve travelling to customers across the Country, so you MUST be willing to travel as part of this role

Maintain accurate reports 

Review and monitor quality planning activities including APQP and PPAP

8D problem solving

Attending customer & supplier meetings, providing status updates

Validate implementation of corrective actions

Participate in launch readiness reviews and production validation activities

Essential Skills Experience, or Qualifications:

A good level of experience within Automotive Supplier Quality

Experience working within OEM / Tier 1 Manufacturing environments

Strong understanding of PPAP and APQP 

Experience in conducting supplier assessments / audits

Proven problem solving capabilities using structured methodologies and tools

Driving Licence and own vehicle

Willingness to Travel

Desired Skills Experience, or Qualifications

Lead Auditor qualification

VDA 6.3 Auditor qualification

Experience supporting Launch or Industrialisation activities

Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements

Experience in 1 or more of the following: Composites, Powertrain & Machining, Electrical systems, Mechatronics, Interior Trim, External Trim

Commutable From: Woking, Bicester, Reading, High Wycombe, Oxford, Banbury, London

Similar Job Titles: Supplier Quality Engineer, SPQ, Supplier Quality, Launch Engineer, Safe Launch Engineer

For further information about this role, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency