SQA Engineer
Location: RML Group, Wellingborough
Department: Procurement
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will collaborate with Inspection, Purchasing, Engineering, and our supply base to resolve supplier manufacturing and quality issues. You will monitor and ensure that supplier parts meet agreed quality standards, including APQP and PPAP, before shipment to customers and manufacturing assembly.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a key function within a fast-paced, exciting automotive and manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Supplier Selection & Development: Evaluate potential suppliers and ensure they meet quality and performance standards.
* APQP & PPAP Leadership: Establish and lead internal processes, supporting suppliers through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
* Quality Systems: Ensure suppliers implement robust quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
* Monitoring & Auditing: Conduct regular supplier audits to verify compliance with standards.
* Problem Solving: Investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and verify effectiveness using structured methods (e.g., 8D).
* Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and quality enhancements with suppliers.
* Collaboration: Build strong communication channels with suppliers, engineering, purchasing, and management teams.
* Travel: Visit supplier sites domestically and internationally for audits, issue resolution, and relationship building.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, manufacturing) or equivalent experience.
* Proven background in Supplier Quality Assurance within the automotive sector.
* Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
* Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and supplier quality systems.
* Skilled in 8D problem-solving and data analysis.
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and influencing skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP or similar systems advantageous.
* Familiarity with key automotive manufacturing processes (casting, machining, molding, assembly).
Skills & Attributes
* Tenacious can do attitude with persuasive stakeholder management.
* Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
* Flexible approach to changing priorities.
* Hands-on, proactive, and eager to be involved throughout the process.
Why Join Us?
Youll be at the heart of ensuring quality excellence across our supply base, helping us deliver industry-leading products. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy driving supplier performance, this role is for you.
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service to 30 days) On-site free gym Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme Private Healthcare Retail Discounts Loyalty Rewards Cycle to Work Scheme Death in Service cover Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (plus free independent pensions advice) Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme
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