OverviewPosition: Supplier Development EngineerPay Rate: £25.09 per hourHours: 36.5 hours per weekShifts: 08:00-16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00-12:00 Friday (flexible start/finish times)Location: Fully site based with travel required (up to 50% within Europe, more travel initially for 6 months due to handover process)ResponsibilitiesEnsure the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming materials to identify quality issues.Develop and implement supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms.Generate detailed reports on supplier quality, monitoring defect rates and identifying potential areas of concern.Conduct supplier quality control audits to verify compliance with organisational and legal standards.Research and assess potential vendors, including their manufacturing environments and processes.Support suppliers in improving performance through process enhancements, process controls, and quality assurance plans.SkillsStrong knowledge of general engineering processes and practicesExperience with supplier quality assessment and developmentAbility to conduct supplier audits and quality control inspectionsCompetence in generating and analysing quality reportsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for supplier engagementProblem-solving and continuous improvement mindsetFlexibility to travel extensively within EuropeFamiliarity with automotive industry standards (preferred)Understanding of IATF 16949 or at least ISO 9001 quality management systemsAbility to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesCertifications & StandardsIATF 16949 (preferred)ISO 9001 (minimum requirement)Software/ToolsQuality management systems software (e.g. SAP QM, Minitab)Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) #J-18808-Ljbffr