Supplier Development Engineer
3 days ago
Peterlee
Supplier Development Engineer Opportunity: Drive Quality and Performance! • Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer, • Location: Peterlee, • Rate: £50.00 per hour, • Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend), • Start Date: 5th January 2026, • Confirming parts meet engineering print requirements and validating supplier capacity to ship parts on time., • Conducting quality control audits to ensure compliance with standards and policies., • Ensuring the quality of supplies through tests and assessments., • Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms., • Guiding suppliers to reduce defect rates and generating reports on supplier quality., • Supporting suppliers in performance improvement through process enhancements and quality assurance plans. The hiring manager is looking for someone with a strong 'can-do' approach and exceptional attention to detail. Top 3 Must-Have Skills: • Robust Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) skill., • Robust Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) skill., • A minimum of 10+ years' experience is preferred., • Candidates with slightly less shop floor experience (around 5 years) will be considered if they also hold a degree., • Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer background is transferable.