Supplier Development Engineer

Supplier Development Engineer - Stafford

Initial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person

36.5 hours a week – 08.00 – 16.30 Mon to Thurs and 08.00 – 12.00 on a Fri

Up to £27.20.00 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £36.90 - depending on experience

Would you like to work for a global team who don’t just talk about progress and innovation, they make it happen! Their applications and products are truly building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Our client is a worldwide manufacturer of construction and mining products. They’re looking for a Supplier Development Engineer who has Castings experience, on an initial 12 month contract basis which is likely to extend for the right person; to assess supplier quality and ensure that all the products are free from defects and are following manufacturing specifications and legal standards.

What will the Supplier Development Engineer do?

• A diverse SDE role from NPI to quality/capacity issues, where you will take care of suppliers, mainly for the Castings category
• Lead ongoing automation projects and also audit projects happening and capacity planning
• Assess potential suppliers via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits
• Drive implementation of Lean, BIQ, continuously reviewing supplier capacity, assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to the supply base
• CPI: collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place & continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for monitoring suppliers’ adherence to PCN (Process Change Notification)
• Quality Focus: Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing
• Ensure Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is completed and approved before new parts are delivered.
• Some travel required: up to 50% mainly within Europe

What skills and experience does the Supplier Development Engineer need?

• Previous demonstrable experience working with suppliers. You’ll have high technical knowledge in manufacturing & quality systems + Castings
• Must have: Audit Capability and Castings knowledge, Familiar with quality tools and techniques -- ideally within the Automotive industry (IATF16949 or a minimum of ISO9001)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners
• Knowledge and understanding of: supplier audits, PPAP, APQP, Engineering specifications
• Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.
• PC literate: used to using MS Office suite. Power BI knowledge would be an advantage

If you’re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience; suitably qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.