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Supplier Quality Engineer
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Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive)
Bolton
12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Days Role
£42,000 + Bonus
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a global automotive technology manufacturer at its Bolton facility on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to influence supplier performance, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement across a global supply chain.
Key Responsibilities - Supplier Quality Engineer
- Support the approval and qualification of new suppliers through management system and process audits.
- Manage supplier activities throughout New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring project deadlines are achieved.
- Lead Supplier APQP and PPAP approval activities.
- Conduct ongoing supplier audits and assessments to maintain supplier approval status.
- Develop suppliers through training, coaching, and deployment of quality standards.
- Carry out supplier visits for audits, development projects, and corrective action reviews.
- Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and the business.
- Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs, driving improvements in supplier performance.
- Lead supplier corrective and preventive action activities.
- Manage quality-related aspects of supplier change control processes.
- Investigate and manage supplier non-conformances and rejection issues.
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Experience/Qualifications - Supplier Quality Engineer
- HNC/HND qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Qualified IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Auditor.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering role.
- Automotive experience preferred, although backgrounds in electronics, mechanical manufacturing, or high-volume assembly environments will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, R&R, and supplier development methodologies.
- Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier improvement projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable travelling to supplier sites when required.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Benefits - Supplier Quality Engineer
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- Discretionary Annual Bonus (7.5%)
- Up to 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Electric Vehicle Scheme via Salary Sacrifice
- Free EV Charging On Site
- Private Medical Insurance
- Death in Service Cover (4x Annual Salary)
For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522, or send a copy of your CV to ben.dawson@omegaresource.co.uk
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables, and Tech sectors.
Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, SQA Engineer, Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, APQP Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Specialist, Vendor Quality Engineer, Supplier Performance Engineer, Supplier Audit Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, NPI Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer.
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