Supplier Quality EngineerP

Job description

Our client, a major manufacturer based in Peterlee with a globally recognised brand, has just made available a 12 month opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join their team.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for APQP activities for bought in Fabricated parts from concept through to production supply. The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead supplier development and drive Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) certification. The Supplier Quality Engineer will exercise independent judgment with direction from supervisor.

Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer

• Develop current and potential fabrication suppliers to exceed Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development and Management (QCLDM) requirements.
• Performs Quality Assurance for a business division by performing product test procedures, validating product specifications, performing audits, and leading product reliability improvements via New Product Introduction program and Continuous Product Improvement programs in the fabrication supply base.
• Provides full APQP/PPAP support to NPI Programs both internally and within the Fabrication supply base.
• Develops plans and tools to support quality systems and related processes for the fabrication supply base.
• Provides support for quality programs and certifications, as well as Lean Manufacturing and systems implementations.
• Supports business division employees tracking continuous quality improvement projects and a quality scorecard, leading internal quality programs, developing related training programs, conducting internal quality audits and facilitating management reviews.

Qualifications and Experience required for the Quality Engineerrole

• A degree in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline or equivalent progressive work experience.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or in the quality, Automotive or Yellow Good experience preferred.
• Experience of APQP to AIAG standards.

Key Competencies of the Quality Engineer

• Thorough knowledge of relevant quality concepts, certifications, processes and tools.
• In depth knowledge of AIAG APQP and PPAP standards and ability to develop Suppliers capabilities with regards to them.
• Knowledge of welding and painting processes is highly desirable.
• Strong communications, collaboration and influencing skills. Ability to work with diverse teams of employees and customers.
• Ability to effectively train / coach diverse groups about quality concepts, certifications, processes and tools - preferred.
• Advanced computer skills are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Suppler Audit knowledge and experience are highly desirable.