Supplier Quality Engineer
hace 6 días
Blackpool
Our client is a well-established and successful Automotive manufacturer, they are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Control Engineer to join their team on a TEMPORARY basis (for 1 month from 02/02/26 to 27/02/26). Salary up to £28.00 per hour (PAYE), or up to £37.00 via our Umbrella company (NOTE: This will be INSIDE IR35). Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 16:30, and Friday 8:00 to 13:00. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING: • Level 4 qualification in a relatable Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality subject (HNC or equivalent) ., • 3 years’ experience working within a quality environment., • Understanding of the standards operations in an assembly & manufacturing environment., • Previous experience within a truck or vehicle manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage., • Understanding of ISO9001 & ISO14001., • Experience in corrective action using problem solving techniques (8d 5 whys, A3)., • Competent in interpreting engineering specifications & communicating the requirements., • Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control plans and feasibility., • Proficient in the use of measuring equipment (e.g. vernier calliper’s, micrometres)., • Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, SharePoint)., • Proficient in APQP activities., • Experience in the interpretation of engineering specifications., • Familiarity with steel pressing, electrical, hydraulic and vac form processes., • Experience in carrying out supplier audits., • Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and globally if needed (occasionally). Responsibilities: • Supplier assessment – completing both new and existing supplier assessments and reporting findings., • Control of incoming supplier materials (approval) – working with suppliers to approve both products and processes using recognized techniques, • Project support – working with in cross functional teams as the supplier quality representative., • Management of defective materials – assessing defective materials, raising documentation and communicating with the suppliers., • Collate reports related to supplier performance, development and surveillance., • Support development and corrective action resolution activities., • Support new product introduction (NPI) process., • Communicate performance indicators to suppliers, agree on improvement activities and monitor adherence., • Conduct supplier audits., • Processing of PPAP reports and liaising with appropriate departments and suppliers to resolve related issues., • Ensure that non-compliances are managed in a constructive way using recognised quality tools to achieve long term solutions. This role would suit someone who has experience of a Quality role in a manufacturing / engineering environment. Previous job titles could include; Quality Control Engineer / QC Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer / QA Engineer / Quality Control Manager / Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Coordinator / similar