PE Global is recruiting a Supplier Development Engineer for our industrial manufacturing client based in Peterlee/Stafford. The role is an initial 12 month contract and the rate range for this role is £27.88 - £37.68 p/h. Responsibilities: Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanism. Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates. Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organisational and federal policies and standards. Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans. Requirements: Automotive knowledge ideally. IATF16949 or a minimum of ISO9001 Processes. Knowledge of general engineering processes and practices. Casting knowledge Audit capability Familiar with quality tools and techniques Please note PE Global cannot assist with any visa sponsorship. Candidates will need the full right to live and work full time within the UK for at least the next 12 months.