We’re seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) on a long term hybrid contract for a prestige automotive business in East Anglia. You will drive supplier performance and product quality across interior commodities (e.g., trim, seats, cockpit, door systems, NVH) and select appearance-critical hardware, including rebranding of brake calipers (finish, marking and logo application) and cosmetic chassis parts (visible brackets, subframes, coatings, anodised/painted structures) You’ll partner closely with design, purchasing, manufacturing and programme teams to ensure flawless launches, robust change control and premium fit-and-finish worthy of a prestige marque. Key Responsibilities Supplier Development & APQP Launch Readiness & Change Management Issue Resolution Quality Standards & OEM Compliance Stakeholder Collaboration Essential Skills & Experience Proven Supplier Quality Engineer experience within automotive (prestige/luxury experience advantageous). Strong background in interiors (cockpit, door/trim, seats, headliner, console, acoustic/NVH) Hands-on with APQP/PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D/PSW, (email address removed). Demonstrable success resolving cosmetic quality issues. Data-driven, assertive at supplier sites, able to influence and escalate appropriately. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, supply chain and manufacturing. Desirable OEM/Tier?1 launch experience for prestige or low-volume performance vehicles. Knowledge of CMF, appearance master management, and visual standards creation. Exposure to coatings (e.g., powder, wet paint, e?coat), anodising, PVD, laser marking. Working knowledge of IMDS, REACH, and material compliance for interiors. In return you will receive a market leading rate of pay in your opportunity to work with a global brand. If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply. Arden White specialises in technical engineering recruitment, and all job applications are managed by our team. We believe in the value of a personal touch, and we work hard to deliver a swift, professional, and friendly service for our clients and candidates. We are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy, and whilst we are advertising the role, we are not the hiring company. Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to everyone individually. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately you’ve not been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, please continue to monitor our website vacancies for more opportunities