Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

About The RoleWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for new model introduction for Electrical and interior join our Design, Development and Engineering Centre based in Dunsfold Surrey.Responsibilities:* Complete the supplier quality activity throughout the process from concept through to production* Responsible for successful on time delivery of components that achieve the design specification* Responsible for quality manufacturing activity with supplier and identification of critical and significant characteristics and ensure that these are identified correctly in the supplier* Be on site at supplier as required to ensure supply of parts to specification internal customers* Maintain the PPAP tracker and communicate status of PPAP to the senior engineer* Responsible for approving first article inspections by supplier* Define Component Quality Plan with supplier* Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards* Manage root cause analysis and corrective actions of quality issues and perform verification of corrective actions at supplier within the contracted time scales using 8D and CAR methodology.* Support DFM activity with engineering & supplier* Manage engineering change sign off.* Manage supplier PCN activity* Escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues to the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer* Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for suppliers (PPM,etc)* In conjunction with the Engineering, Logistics and Procurement functions, assist in resolving issues and general queries regarding supplier quality issues* Conduct supplier audits and support nomination activity* Support & develop supplier & supplier process maturation* Management of supplier quality concerns and concessions in agreed time scales to enable parts to be supplied to maintain build* Feedback any concerns raised to supplier in a timely manner to allow analysis to begin.* Support suppliers charge back activity* Support supplier contract activity regarding quality clauses* Collection of evidence of supplier quality certification (ISO 9001,IATF16949)Experience and Qualifications:* Degree or Equivalent experience in Electrical and Interior focussed Supplier Quality Role* Experience of working in automotive/Equivalent OEM or supplier and proven record of meeting demands of the customers both internal and External* Microsoft office proficiency* Experience of NPI and new model introduction requirements* Full Driving licence* Permit to work in UK and ability to Travel internationally as requiredDisclaimer:This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialistrecruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.