Supplier Parts Quality Engineer-Technical Assistance (EPMC)
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands (with regular supplier site travel)
Reporting to: Operations and STA Launch Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, on-site
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday- 07.00am-15.00pm with possible shift rotation
Pay Rate: £31.00 per hour / Outside IR35
About Us:
Formel D is the global service provider for the industry. We develop market-leading concepts, as well as individual and scalable solutions throughout the entire value chain of the production process, from the design phase, industrialization, production and after-sales. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cologne (Germany).
We currently have a team of several thousand people located in 45 nations, and more than 90 locations in 21 countries, working daily at the core of the industry. Our drive is passion, team spirit and professionalism in everything we do, and our success is based on the satisfaction of our customers, which makes us stand out as a premium supplier within the sector.
The Opportunity
We are expanding our Supplier Parts Quality capability and require a high-calibre Engineer to lead technical supplier support within an EPMC environment. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on protecting production, driving containment, and eliminating repeat quality issues at source.
If you are technically sharp, operationally decisive, and comfortable holding suppliers to account, this role provides real ownership and visibility.
Role Purpose
To provide structured Supplier Technical Assistance, ensuring purchased components meet required standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. The role bridges production, engineering, and supply base, driving permanent corrective actions and improving supplier capability.
You will operate both reactively (issue resolution) and proactively (risk mitigation, process audits).
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Issue Management
Lead containment and root cause investigations at supplier sites
Drive 8D closure with robust verification and prevention controls
Validate corrective actions through on-site audits and data analysis
Escalate non-performing suppliers using structured governance
Production Protection
Manage supplier-related disruptions within EPMC
Implement short-term containment strategies to protect build
Coordinate sorting, rework, and deviation management when required
Process & System Improvement
Identify systemic risks and drive capability improvement plans
Support cost avoidance initiatives linked to quality failures
Essential Skills & Technical Experience Required:
Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering within automotive or complex manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of 8D methodology, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Ishikawa),PFMEA / DFMEA, Control Plans, SPC & Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk)
Experience managing supplier escalations and containment activity
Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T
RTW in the UK without restrictions (PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS)
Desirable Skills:
Six Sigma Green Belt (or above)
VDA 6.3 Auditor qualification
Experience within BIW, powertrain, chassis, trim or electronics supply chain
Experience working in an EPMC environment
Proficient in Minitab statistics