We are looking for an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to join a global manufacturing company based in Stafford. Initially a 12-months 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
* This person will need experience of dealing with suppliers, PPAP and APQP processes with a manufacturing background in Castings, Precision Machining, Fabrication, Fasteners & Fixings.
* Plus experience in the development of Supplier metrics and problem resolution between supplier and engineering personnel.
* And experience in 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 the potential vendors – assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures.
* Conducting supplier quality control audits.
* 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