Supplier Development Engineer - Stafford Initial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person 37 hours a week Up to £27.20 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £36.90 - depending on experience Would you like to work for a global team who don’t just talk about progress and innovation, they make it happen! Their applications and products are truly building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Our client is a worldwide manufacturer of construction and mining products. They’re looking for a Supplier Development Engineer, on an initial 12 month contract basis which is likely to extend for the right person; to assess supplier quality and ensure that all the products are free from defects and are following manufacturing specifications and legal standards. What will the Supplier Development Engineer do? * A diverse SDE role from NPI to quality/capacity issues, where you will take care of suppliers, mainly for the Castings category * Lead ongoing automation projects and also audit projects happening and capacity planning * Assess potential suppliers via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits * Drive implementation of Lean, BIQ, continuously reviewing supplier capacity, assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission * Provide technical expertise and leadership to the supply base * CPI: collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place & continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities. * Responsible for monitoring suppliers’ adherence to PCN (Process Change Notification) * Quality Focus: Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing * Ensure Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is completed and approved before new parts are delivered. * Some travel required: 25 - 50%, mainly within Europe What skills and experience does the Supplier Development Engineer need? * Previous demonstrable experience working with suppliers. You’ll have high technical knowledge in manufacturing & quality systems * Must have: Audit Capability, Familiar with quality tools and techniques ideally within the Automotive industry (IATF16949 or a minimum of ISO9001) * Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners * Knowledge and understanding of: supplier audits, PPAP, APQP, Engineering specifications * Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners. * PC literate: used to using MS Office suite. Power BI knowledge would be an advantage * Castings knowledge would be an advantage If you’re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience; suitably qualified candidates will be contacted immediately. The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates