PE Global is currently recruiting for a Supplier Development Engineer for a leading multi-national manufacturer of construction and mining equipment client based in Peterlee. This is an initial 12 months contract position working on site 5 days a week. Pay rate is £27.26ph PAYE or £36.84ph Umbrella. ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK*** Duties of the role/Responsibilities • Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanism. • Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates. • Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards. • Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans. Education/Experience • Degree with 5+ years experience or relevant experience 10+ years • PPAP skills • APQP skill • Quality skills i.e. to be able to determine route cause and implement acti...