Supplier Quality Engineer

My client, an SVO specialising in low volume builds and hypercar productions, requires a supplier quality engineer. The supplier quality engineer will manage, enhance and improve supplier performance related to quality, cost and delivery in order to meet current and future business requirements. Responsibilities: * Organise and prioritise work with various suppliers using schedules, action trackers, meeting minutes and other business documents/tools. * Managing and supporting suppliers for successfully Supplier Launch Readiness on new programs. * Support APQP project milestones that result in an on-time PPAP submission. * Review supplier PPAP’s and prepare the same for approval by Management. * Lead supplier run-at-rate / PSO and capacity studies document and submit to APQP. * Develop a method and action items matrix to closely follow-up any open items for correction. * Implement and verify corrective actions in a timely fashion on-site at supplier locations. * Actively participate in supplier PSO process as required. * Support supplier selection by conducting on-site robust quality audits. Provide timely reports and recommendations to the purchasing team. * Provide leadership during investigation of major quality concerns. Lead supplier activity during containment, root cause investigation and permanent actions resolution. * Act as a liaison between the supplier, APQP, plant quality, and purchasing as required. * Review data pertaining to the issues noted on DMN’s, including actions and costs, as an escalation path from the divisions. * Drive supplier improvements utilizing Lean methods, supplier KPI’s and continuous Kaizen strategies. Requirements : * Degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering with proven experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain (or similar manufacturing environment). * Process/Quality Engineering experience would be desirable. * Excellent knowledge and understanding of APQP, PPAP’s and Project Management. * Good Computer skills including knowledge of MS project, Excel, Word and others. * Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings. * Knowledge of IATF16949 / ISO14001 systems. * Must be able to travel