Job Description:

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities throughout the project lifecycle from supplier nomination and through the Advanced Product Quality Planning Process (APQP) during the pre-production phases, including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) sign off and into the Production assembly phase.

The Role: 

• Responsible for quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers and commodities. 

• Lead resolution of critical supplier quality, capability or capacity concerns. 

• Ensure containment for supplier related quality issues. 

• Work with suppliers to complete robust root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions. 

• Remote and onsite visits with suppliers to build relationships, identify root cause and verify corrective actions. 

• Drive resolution to supplier escapes and prevent re-occurrence. 

• Ensure critical non-conformances are actioned through 8D’s and other problem solving tools. 

• Audit new suppliers and support the supplier onboarding process. 

• Work with the SQA Team Leader to identify suppliers that require development and work with the supplier on an improvement plan.

• Understand supplier capability and advise the business on supplier selection. 

• Enforce the Cosworth PPAP requirements and approve PPAP submissions for supplier portfolio.

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• Substantial experience (at least 5 years) as a Supplier Quality Engineer in a similar manufacturing environment.

• Solid understanding of the interpretation of Engineering Drawings, GD&T & Quality Standards.

• IT literate.

• Understanding of Automotive APQP and PPAP processes.

• Understanding of quality tools and techniques, SPC, 8D, problem solving and reporting.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience with engine components, high precision machining. 

• Knowledge of castings, composites or other specialist manufacturing technologies.

Personal Qualities: 

• Ability to communicate with and influence all levels within the business and suppliers.

• Must cope well with pressure situations, able to understand priorities and act decisively.

• Highly motivated self starter, able to use their drive and experience to contribute to the improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the supplier quality team.