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We have a new opportunity for a Supply Development Engineer to join an international manufacturing company in Newcastle under Lyme that invests in people and provides career opportunities and development. The Supply Development Engineer will be involved with compiling performance reports, performing audit reports and collating supplier data.  There may be the opportunity to travel to other sites on an adhoc basis and also the opportunity to work a hybrid role.

Job Description for the Supply Development Engineer:

Qualifying new suppliers
Assess new and current supplier capabilities including PPAP approval
Perform process audits and monitor & control the audit programme
Advise on continuous improvement for suppliers
Root cause identification from quality complaints
Set up development programmes with suppliers to ensure their materials and products meet specifications, using statistical and analytical methods to evaluate suitability
Provide support to other sites to overcome quality problems with suppliers
Use and development of the company’s quality tools including the PPAP system – change management, Supplier Quality Performance, Supplier Evaluation  Requirements for the Supply Development Engineer role:

Experience as a second party auditor or certified lead auditor
Experience within a similar role within a high industry regulated sector
Knowledge and understanding of core quality tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP)
Practical experience of problem solving (8D, 5Y, Ishikawa etc)
Experienced in the use of applied quality tools, Kaizen, 5S, six sigma etc
Be able to advise suppliers of IATF 16949 principles and other recognised quality systems
Excellent communication skills
Must be IT literate and confident using Microsoft Office
Must have a driving licence and be able to travel to suppliers and other sites in the UK and possibly overseas
Be able to work out of normal office hours when required This role may suit individuals with the following job titles: Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager.

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region