We're seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Stafford on a 12-month contract. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our external suppliers deliver materials and services that meet the highest quality standards. You'll play a critical role in supplier audits, performance monitoring, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Stafford, Onsite

Contract Duration: 12 Month Contract (Likely to Extend)

Hourly Rate: £40.00 - £41.03 per hour inside IR35

Client: Global Leading Engineering and Manufacturing Company

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Stafford on a 12-month contract. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our external suppliers deliver materials and services that meet the highest quality standards. You'll play a critical role in supplier audits, performance monitoring, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Audits & Assessments: Conduct quality system, process, and product audits to ensure supplier compliance with requirements.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate supplier performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Issue Resolution: Work closely with suppliers to implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve supplier processes in line with company quality standards and design intent.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and the broader supply chain.
• Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report on supplier quality and performance data.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all suppliers adhere to relevant industry regulations and customer-specific requirements.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, supplier management, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment - ideally within the engine manufacturing industry.

• Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality standards and industry regulations.
• Sound process knowledge in casting, machining, tubes & hoses, electrical, and electronic components.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A proactive approach to supplier quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving supplier quality for a leading organisation in the engineering sector. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with the potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Interested?

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity!