Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

To ensure new supplier introduction, new supplied product qualification and general Supplier QA requirements are satisfied including ongoing supplier quality performance

Roles and Responsibilities

New Supplier Approval - Supporting Procurement department to conduct Management system and Process audits to qualify new suppliers during the selection process

Supplier NPI - Manage suppliers through New Product Introduction, managing project deadlines, Supplier APQP and PPAP approval

Ongoing Supplier Approval - Schedule and conduct regular Management system and Process audits to maintain supplier approval based on supply risk

Supplier development and training - Deploy Astemo Supplier Quality Manual, and conduct training to develop suppliers to attain IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 were required

Supplier Visits - Attend supplier visits as required by the business – Audits, Development and corrective/preventive action implementation follow up as required by the business

Supplier / Astemo interface - Be the voice of Astemo to suppliers and the voice of suppliers into Astemo for all related Quality topics

Supplier Quality KPI & Reporting - Monitor and report Supplier Quality KPI’s and work with suppliers to improve their performance and reporting results within Astemo

Supplier corrective action - Liaise with suppliers and Astemo internally to manage Corrective and preventive action

Supplier Change management - Manage QA related tasks through all supplier changes

Supplier defects - Manage supplier rejects as required by the business

Qualifications

Knowledge:

An in-depth knowledge of automotive standards and quality techniques and their application, especially IATF 16949 and APQP tools such as control plans, process flow, FMEA, SPC, R&R, PPAP and supplier audit/development.

Qualifications:

• HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum.
• Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor

Previous Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally gained within automotive. We would consider a mechanical, electronics or high-volume manufacturing assembly background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Internal and External Reporting

Internal - Reports to QA Manager, No direct reports

External - Key Internal and Supplier interface for all quality and supplier NPI related matters.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person