Supplier Development Engineer
Posted Today by Seismic Recruitment
£59,586 Per year
Inside
Undetermined
Stafford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Supplier Development Engineer role involves overseeing supplier processes from design concept to product life cycle within a global OEM context. The position requires travel to suppliers across Europe and emphasizes strong communication and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess experience in supplier quality engineering and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and quality methodologies. This is a 12-month contract with potential for extension, focusing on ensuring quality and compliance in supplier operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier processes from design concept to end of product life.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and various client facilities.
- Review supplier proposals for new product introductions.
- Conduct supplier process audits and ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, and 8D reports.
- Resolve quality problems associated with purchased materials and engineering issues.
- Implement Lean Processes to ensure built-in quality in the supplier network.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Supplier Development Engineer.
- Understanding of general machining, preferably within a foundry.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proven experience in PPAP/APQP methods and supplier management.
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
Salary (Rate): £59,586.00 yearly
City: Stafford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Supplier Development Engineer Shrewsbury OR Stafford - Global OEM
Working hours: 8am-4:45pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-12:30pm Fri
12 Month Contract initially – possibility of being extended
Travel to suppliers (based around Europe) is required around x3 per month. Passport and UK Driving license needed
Competitive Hourly Rate - PAYE OR Umbrella
Do you have experience working as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Supplier Development Engineer? Do you have an understanding of general machining? Do you have a firm grasp of APQP, PPAP, Lean 6 Sigma, and 8D methods? - If so, take a look at this great opportunity...
Joining an established, supportive, supplier development team what you will be doing?
This is a cradle to grave role where you will be responsible for the supplier’s processes from design concept to the end of product life
Provide a link between the supplier and our various clients facilities.
New Product Introduction – review supplier proposals for processing new items.
Conducting supplier process audits, ensure APQP, PPAP and 8D reports are being performed
Ensure resolution and implementation of robust solutions for quality problems associated with purchased materials and engineering issues.
Deploys Lean Processes to ensure Built in Quality in the Supplier Network.
What experience, skills and qualifications you need:
Communication is key to this role, so to be successful you must enjoy working with stakeholders at different levels within an organisation
Understanding of general machining, preferably within a foundry would be a huge advantage
Reading and understanding engineering drawing and specs is essential
Proven experience in PPAP/ APQP methods, Supplier Management and Evaluations
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
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.