supplier quality engineer
Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer role involves joining the Virtual Product Introduction (VPI) Supplier Quality team to ensure that products meet high-quality standards through supplier development. The position requires a proactive individual who can effectively communicate between external suppliers and internal teams to promote zero-defect components and continuous improvement. The role is primarily remote but requires occasional onsite visits in the Darlington area. The contract is initially set until December 31, 2026, with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop suppliers to ensure products meet rigorous quality standards.
- Act as a liaison between external suppliers and internal engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams.
- Drive initiatives for zero-defect components and continuous improvement.
- Support onsite requirements and plant build quality issues as necessary.
- Travel to supplier sites within the UK and mainland Europe as required.
Key Skills:
- Technical expertise in quality engineering.
- Strong communication skills for collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in supplier development and quality assurance.
- Ability to work remotely while being located in the Darlington area.
Salary (Rate): £30.00 per hour
City: Darlington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Darlington Area (Almost Fully Remote - occasional onsite visits required)
Contract Length: Initial contract until 31/12/2026 (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: £25-30.00 per hour (PAYE)
Travel: Requires potential travel to supplier sites within the UK and mainland Europe.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Virtual Product Introduction (VPI) Supplier Quality team. In this role, you will use your technical expertise and quality engineering skillset to develop suppliers and ensure products meet rigorous standards. You will act as a key bridge between external suppliers and internal engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to drive zero-defect components and continuous improvement.
While this role is predominantly remote, you should be located within the larger Darlington area to support rare onsite requirements and plant build quality issues when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
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