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Job Advertisement: Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (Contract)

Location: Woking, UK
Contract Length: 6 months (possible extension)

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Supplier Quality & Development Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will ensure the quality and timely delivery of critical parts from suppliers, collaborating with internal stakeholders to support business objectives and enhance product performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with internal teams to foster strong cross-functional partnerships for optimal outcomes.
Conducted supplier and part risk assessments and developed effective risk mitigation strategies.
Provide regular supplier progress updates to Purchasing and Quality Assurance teams, including:
Open issues
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) updates
Delivery forecasts and confirmations
Oversee the approval process for PPAP parts according to the agreed timeline.
Manage the Non-PPAP part concession process, ensuring robust plans for each part during the build phases.
Lead Quality and Capacity Verification aligned with development targets.
Resolve major supplier-related issues, engaging senior management as necessary.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality and efficiency.

Candidate Profile:

Experience in supplier quality engineering, including PPAP, 8D problem-solving, trials, and capacity planning.
Extrusion process knowledge is a plus but not essential.
Strong skills in risk assessment, supplier reporting, and issue resolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

What's in It for You:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive and manufacturing innovation, contributing to the quality and reliability of high-performance products.

How to Apply: If you are a proactive quality engineer with a passion for excellence, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change