Supplier Quality Engineer Primary Job Mission: * Providing effective assistance to the existing supplier base in relation to their continued development; * Ensuring the efficiency and adequacy of new suppliers; * Active contribution as a member of the Technical & Quality Team. Duties: * Interface between company and suppliers in the event of QC concerns. * Shared responsibility for Customer Concerns Register and to ensure all supplier responses are received in a timely manner to allow 8D completion. * Responsibility for generating and maintaining company audit schedule. * Conducting supplier audits in line with company audit schedule, both in the UK and abroad. * To take ownership of the approved supplier list and ensure all certification and approval records are kept up to date. * Responsibility for all supplier PPAP submissions, to review and ensure all content meets expectations. * Development and implementation of a supplier rating system and responsibility for monitoring / issuing periodic reports. * Implementation of supplier improvement plans where necessary. * Support new supplier selection and development. * Support Technical and Commercial teams with APQP tracking and NPI, ensuring key deadlines are met. * Carry out internal audits of company’s management systems (ISO9001 & ISO14001). * To liaise with suppliers to ensure the company meets Environmental, Sustainability and Corporate responsibilities. * To provide regular reports to Head of Technical & Quality in relation to supplier performance and improvements. Candidate Specification: * Be Lead Auditor trained, Ideally in IATF 16949. * Have a strong Quality Engineering background. * Be flexible and adaptable to the demands of the role. * To hold a full UK driving licence. * Willing to travel to supplier’s premises around the world. * Have a good understanding of Automotive tools such as APQP, PPAP, Global 8D problem solving. * To be able to understand and interpret Technical Drawings and Specifications. * Be competent in the use of general inspection equipment. * To understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). * To be able to understand and interpret 3D CAD models. * Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Working hours: 730am to 430pm Monday to Thursday, and 730am to 12pm on Fridays. Salary negotiable on experience in role. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: * Company pension * Free parking * On-site parking