Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Working onsite in Stafford (ST16)

Initial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person

37 hours a week, lunchtime finish on a Friday. Mon to Thurs 08:30-16:30, Fri 08:30-13:30

Up to £30.24 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £41.04 - 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 Quality Engineer, on an initial 12 month contract basis which is likely to extend for the right person; to ensure external suppliers provide Castings, Machined parts, Tubes & Hoses, Electrical & Electronics components that meet the required quality standards through audits, performance monitoring, and collaboration to resolve issues.

What will the Supplier Quality Engineer do?

• Conduct supplier audits & assessments, analyse data, implement corrective actions, to maintain a high-performing supplier network, safeguarding product integrity and customer satisfaction
• You will be the bridge between suppliers and the facility for any issues, working with both sides to get issues resolved
• You’ll also monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, manage Relationships, improve processes, mitigate risks and ensure supplier compliance
• Collect, analyse and summarise data to prepare reports on supplier quality and performance
• Some travel to suppliers will be required

What skills and experience does the Supplier Quality Engineer need?

• Previous demonstrable experience working with suppliers. You’ll have high technical knowledge in manufacturing & quality systems, and process knowledge in casting, machining, tubes & hoses, electrical & electronics components
• Experience in quality assurance, supplier management, process improvement and knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge with APQP, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis is essential
• Strong leadership and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners
• Analytical skills for data analysis and reporting
• PC literate: used to using MS Office suite
• Desirable: Supplier Quality Management preferably in the Engine manufacturing industry
• Desirable: Project Management experience

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.