Summary: The Supplier Quality Management Engineer role offers an opportunity to engage in innovative projects within the automotive industry, focusing on quality management and supplier performance. The position involves managing current model programs, resolving quality issues, and leading high-risk supplier management. This role is based in the UK’s automotive hub and emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving to drive manufacturing excellence. Candidates will contribute to a prestigious company known for its commitment to automotive innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage current model programmes and support escalations from plant teams relating to quality or delivery performance issues.
• Utilise a structured diagnosis and practical problem-solving approach to drive the implementation of countermeasures for escalated issues.
• Lead the management of high-risk suppliers through the company's escalation process.
• Support and drive resolution of plant Stop Ship and Field Actions as a result of manufacturing defects.
• Manage the timely introduction of running changes within suppliers and validate changes to ensure delivery of engineering standards.
• Communicate Supplier Performance status to cross-functional stakeholders across the business.

Key Skills:

• Experience in Body-in-White (BIW) commodities such as Cold Stamping, Aluminium & Steel, and Forging.
• A valid driving licence with the ability to travel within the UK.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering role at engineer or management level.
• Proven background in problem-solving and the ability to manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of the organisation and with external suppliers.

Salary (Rate): 33.88

City: Warwick

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other