Ref: SYN - 46081

Quality Engineer

• Location England, South East, West Sussex, Littlehampton
• Sector Automotive & Motorsport
• Job type Contract/Temporary
• Salary £25 - £28 per hour

Quality Engineer

• Job: 3 months (on going contract)
• Rate: £25-27 per hour (outside IR35)  
• Hours: Normal days (40 hours per week)
• Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex

Do you have the ability to lead supplier audits, improve processes, and drive quality assurance standards? If so, this role is for you.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and managing supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Supplier Development & Audits

• Lead supplier audits and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess supply chain performance and product quality.
• Develop and execute supplier improvement strategies, working with suppliers to enhance manufacturing processes and value.
• Support supplier approval processes, assessing capabilities and risks in Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance.

🔹 Quality & Process Improvement

• Conduct Material Review Boards (MRB), Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), and Non-Conformance Management (NCM) to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Work closely with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplier processes align with design intent.

🔹 Technical & Compliance Expertise

• Provide coaching and development on Quality Assurance tools such as:
  • PFMEA & DFMEA (Process/Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  • Control Plans
  • First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, ISO45001:2018, and Defence AQAPs.
• Apply knowledge of Metrology, Inspection Methods, and Equipment to supplier processes.

Essential:

Proven experience in supplier development & quality assurance within Defence or Automotive supply chain management.
Strong knowledge of supplier quality processes, audits, and improvement techniques.

Desirable:

HND/HNC in Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

How to apply

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