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Supplier Development Engineer
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We are looking for an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to join a global manufacturing company based in Stafford. Initially a 12‑month contract with strong potential to extend, you will be ensuring Supplier Quality, driving Continuous Improvement, and supporting New Product Introductions. This person will be on site 5 days per week, unless visiting a supplier’s site – no hybrid working. Most suppliers are in the UK, with the rest being in Europe.
Requirements
* Solid background as a Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Development Engineer
* Experience dealing with suppliers, PPAP and APQP processes with a manufacturing background in Castings, Precision Machining, Fabrication, Fasteners & Fixings
* Experience in the development of Supplier metrics and problem resolution between supplier and engineering personnel
* Experience using Supplier Issue Investigation tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, 5 WHYS, FISHBONE/6M
Responsibilities
* Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues
* Generating reports on supplier quality
* Researching potential vendors – assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures
* Supporting suppliers in improving their performance
* APQP & PPAP
* Proactive work with suppliers up to APQP & PPAP submission point
* Using quality product planning tools, checking suppliers at each gateway
* Work onsite with suppliers confirming live data of quality of products and that they have the correct number of parts
* Confirming the systems are in the PPAP and cross referencing the PPAP
* Confirming the output of the process and checking over the measurement criteria
* Collaborating with suppliers and internally on new part introduction including APQP conformance
* Ensures the development, analysis, and documentation of cost information supporting new product development, design and cost improvement, maintenance, make versus buy, and other special projects
* Obtaining quotations and implementing engineering changes on existing part numbers
* Working closely with the Purchasing and other Engineers in terms of managing supplier activity
* Mediates trade off discussions early in the design process to balance performance, quality, velocity, and cost with focus on optimizing value
* Leads cross functional teams to meet multiple cost opportunity objectives
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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