Supplier Parts Quality Engineer – Technical Assistance
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Monday to Friday- 07.00am-15.00pm with possible shift rotation
To provide structured Supplier Technical Assistance, ensuring purchased components meet required standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. The role bridges production, engineering, and supply base, driving permanent corrective actions and improving supplier capability.
You will operate both reactively (issue resolution) and proactively (risk mitigation, process audits).
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Issue Management
* Lead containment and root cause investigations at supplier sites
* Drive 8D closure with robust verification and prevention controls
* Validate corrective actions through on-site audits and data analysis
* Escalate non-performing suppliers using structured governance
Production Protection
* Manage supplier-related disruptions within EPMC
* Implement short-term containment strategies to protect build
* Coordinate sorting, rework, and deviation management when required
Process & System Improvement
* Identify systemic risks and drive capability improvement plans
* Support cost avoidance initiatives linked to quality failures
Essential Skills & Technical Experience Required:
* Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering within automotive or complex manufacturing.
* Strong working knowledge of 8D methodology, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Ishikawa),PFMEA / DFMEA, Control Plans, SPC & Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk)
* Experience managing supplier escalations and containment activity
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T
* RTW in the UK
Desirable Skills:
* Six Sigma Green Belt (or above)
* VDA 6.3 Auditor qualification
* Experience within BIW, powertrain, chassis, trim or electronics supply chain
* Experience working in an EPMC environment
* Proficient in Minitab statistics