Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job Description: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA Engineer) role is based in Peterlee, Co. Durham, focusing on supplier quality assurance within a global automotive manufacturing company. The position involves supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met. The role requires on-site work with suppliers and entails a proactive approach to quality management using APQP and PPAP methodologies. This is a site-based position with no hybrid working options, requiring five days a week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support NPI projects and work closely with suppliers to ensure procurement and supplier quality using APQP and PPAP.
- Conduct proactive work with suppliers up to APQP and PPAP submission points.
- Check suppliers at each gateway using quality product planning tools.
- Confirm live data of product quality and quantity on-site with suppliers.
- Cross-reference PPAP systems and confirm output process measurement criteria.
- Collaborate on new part introduction and ensure APQP conformance.
- Develop, analyze, and document cost information for new product development and engineering changes.
- Manage supplier activity in coordination with Purchasing and other engineers.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost opportunity objectives.
- Assess suppliers for QCLDM and drive implementation of Lean and APQP processes.
- Utilize Supplier Issue Investigation tools for problem resolution.
Skills Required:
- Experience with suppliers, PPAP, and APQP processes.
- Manufacturing background in castings, precision machining, fabrication, fasteners, and fixings.
- Development of supplier metrics and problem resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Supplier Issue Investigation tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, 5 WHYS, FISHBONE/6M, ECA/ICA/PCA (STOP/FIX).
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £37/hour
City: Peterlee
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
SQA EngineerWould likely suit a Supplier Quality Engineer, SQA Engineer or Supplier Development EngineerPeterlee, Co. Durham (site based role in Peterlee – no Hybrid - 5 days pw in Peterlee office)£35 - £37ph FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35)£25 - £26 PayeLocation: Peterlee, Co. DurhamWill also involve visits to suppliers based in UK & Mainland Europe (likely once or twice a month max)Duration : initially 12 months, likely to extend & become long term, ongoing roleSupplier Quality Engineer will be working with a global automotive manufacturing company based in PeterleeThe SQE will be responsible for supporting NPI Projects and working closely with suppliers to ensure Procurement & Supplier quality using APQP & PPAP.Proactive work with suppliers up to APQP & PPAP submission point. Using quality product planning tools, checking suppliers at each gateway.Work onsite with suppliers confirming live data of quality of products and that they have the correct number of parts, Correct Quailty for NPI Projects.PPAP: Confirming the systems are in the PPAP and cross referencing the PPAP. Confirming the output of the process and checking over the measurement criteria.Collaborating with suppliers and internally on new part introduction including APQP conformanceEnsures the development, analysis, and documentation of cost information supporting new product development, design and cost improvement, maintenance, make versus buy, and other special projectsObtaining quotations and implementing engineering changes on existing part numbersWorking closely with the Purchasing and other Engineers in terms of managing supplier activityMediates trade off discussions early in the design process to balance performance, quality, velocity, and cost with focus on optimizing valueLeads cross functional teams to meet multiple cost opportunity objectivesAssessing suppliers for QCLDM and driving implementation of Lean & APQP processes.The SQE will need experience of dealing with suppliers, PPAP and APQP processes with a manufacturing background in Castings, Precision Machining, Fabrication, Fasteners & Fixings.Plus experience in the development of Supplier metrics and problem resolution between supplier and plants, suppliers and engineering personnel, and between facilities.And experience in using Supplier Issue Investigation tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, 5 WHYS, FISHBONE/6M, ECA/ICA/PCA (STOP/FIX)
£37 Per hour
Peterlee
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Job Description: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA Engineer) role is based in Peterlee, Co. Durham, focusing on supplier quality assurance within a global automotive manufacturing company. The position involves supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met. The role requires on-site work with suppliers and entails a proactive approach to quality management using APQP and PPAP methodologies. This is a site-based position with no hybrid working options, requiring five days a week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support NPI projects and work closely with suppliers to ensure procurement and supplier quality using APQP and PPAP.
- Conduct proactive work with suppliers up to APQP and PPAP submission points.
- Check suppliers at each gateway using quality product planning tools.
- Confirm live data of product quality and quantity on-site with suppliers.
- Cross-reference PPAP systems and confirm output process measurement criteria.
- Collaborate on new part introduction and ensure APQP conformance.
- Develop, analyze, and document cost information for new product development and engineering changes.
- Manage supplier activity in coordination with Purchasing and other engineers.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost opportunity objectives.
- Assess suppliers for QCLDM and drive implementation of Lean and APQP processes.
- Utilize Supplier Issue Investigation tools for problem resolution.
Skills Required:
- Experience with suppliers, PPAP, and APQP processes.
- Manufacturing background in castings, precision machining, fabrication, fasteners, and fixings.
- Development of supplier metrics and problem resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Supplier Issue Investigation tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, 5 WHYS, FISHBONE/6M, ECA/ICA/PCA (STOP/FIX).
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £37/hour
City: Peterlee
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
SQA EngineerWould likely suit a Supplier Quality Engineer, SQA Engineer or Supplier Development EngineerPeterlee, Co. Durham (site based role in Peterlee – no Hybrid - 5 days pw in Peterlee office)£35 - £37ph FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35)£25 - £26 PayeLocation: Peterlee, Co. DurhamWill also involve visits to suppliers based in UK & Mainland Europe (likely once or twice a month max)Duration : initially 12 months, likely to extend & become long term, ongoing roleSupplier Quality Engineer will be working with a global automotive manufacturing company based in PeterleeThe SQE will be responsible for supporting NPI Projects and working closely with suppliers to ensure Procurement & Supplier quality using APQP & PPAP.Proactive work with suppliers up to APQP & PPAP submission point. Using quality product planning tools, checking suppliers at each gateway.Work onsite with suppliers confirming live data of quality of products and that they have the correct number of parts, Correct Quailty for NPI Projects.PPAP: Confirming the systems are in the PPAP and cross referencing the PPAP. Confirming the output of the process and checking over the measurement criteria.Collaborating with suppliers and internally on new part introduction including APQP conformanceEnsures the development, analysis, and documentation of cost information supporting new product development, design and cost improvement, maintenance, make versus buy, and other special projectsObtaining quotations and implementing engineering changes on existing part numbersWorking closely with the Purchasing and other Engineers in terms of managing supplier activityMediates trade off discussions early in the design process to balance performance, quality, velocity, and cost with focus on optimizing valueLeads cross functional teams to meet multiple cost opportunity objectivesAssessing suppliers for QCLDM and driving implementation of Lean & APQP processes.The SQE will need experience of dealing with suppliers, PPAP and APQP processes with a manufacturing background in Castings, Precision Machining, Fabrication, Fasteners & Fixings.Plus experience in the development of Supplier metrics and problem resolution between supplier and plants, suppliers and engineering personnel, and between facilities.And experience in using Supplier Issue Investigation tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, 5 WHYS, FISHBONE/6M, ECA/ICA/PCA (STOP/FIX)
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