Contract Supplier Quality Engineer - Composites

Contract Supplier Quality Engineer - Composites My client, a high performance engineering consultancy rooted in motorsport and operating across a number of technical sectors, requires an experienced supplier quality engineer for a contract role outside IR35. The supplier quality engineer will ensure the quality and reliability of composite materials supplied to my client’s business. Working closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, the supplier quality engineer will establish and maintain robust quality processes for the composite materials used in products. Responsibilities * Define, create, and manage a strategy for meeting the programmes quality requirement * Manage and continuously improve an agile quality management system and team * Supporting FMEA activities * Provide guidance to the inspection team and ensure that quality best practices are being followed * Create close working relationships with suppliers to ensure that the development of safety critical parts are robustly manufactured * Audit suppliers for approval or performance assessment of new and existing suppliers * Develop strategies to ensure that visual carbon composites are in line with the customer requirements * Utilise 8D principles as a basis for effective problem resolution and facilitate the resolution of complex, cross functional issues * Actively working with suppliers to collaboratively develop product specifications to align with process capability Requirements * Degree or similar – Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Engineering * Automotive Tier 1 / OEM or SQE experience, must have sound knowledge of APQP systems & procedures * Experience in driving quality improvement in the NPI process. * Auditing experience * Valid UK driving licence to be able to travel to supplier locations as needed