Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Gordon Murray Automotive; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Department: Quality

Location: Windlesham

Description

Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.

As Lead Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and reporting quality of product through all phases of vehicle build.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with Manufacturing Engineering and the Design Office, confirming critical & significant product characteristics and process definition & parameters and managing any quality issues arising from parts or processes.
• Provide leadership to a diverse team of multi-disciplined Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE's) with a focus to achieve Project milestones for supplier quality activities within agreed target time frames.
• Define and develop the objectives and KPIs for the Department.
• Manage all supplier quality activity.
• Utilise the PPAP tracker to feed back to the business on progress and any potential concerns.
• Manage mitigation activities with supplier to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage all supplier quality related contract activities and sign off.
• Ensure the correct KPIs with the SQE's are being reported.
• Review component quality plans are in place.
• Act as point of escalation for unresolved and complex supplier concerns.
• Manage supplier audit and nomination activity.
• Manage supplier charge back activity.
• Mentor Senior Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Manage DFM sign off from SQE point of view.
• Manage supplier charge back activity and ensure all open concerns are resolved.
• Manage supplier concerns and concession activity.
• Manage new model launch supplier activities.
• Review all activities with the Quality Director.
• Liaise with peers in other departments.
• Manage change control points for new design and cut-in points with supplier base.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016.
• Understanding of ISO14001.
• Metrology, Inspection Methods and Equipment including measurement arm experience.
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Planning and prioritizing of activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to present data effectively.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices.
• Organised, persuasive, resourceful, flexible, ambitious, self-directing, passion for delivering objectives, comfortable challenging existing processes.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients.

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.