Supplier Quality Engineer

Broadford, Surrey
5 months ago
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3 month contract - on going

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Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take on a role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring world-class standards across a leading automotive business? This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative environment, supporting new product introduction (NPI) and supplier development across multiple commodity areas.

The Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality components. You’ll work across key commodities such as:

Powertrain

Body Exterior / Composites

Chassis

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading supplier quality activities across NPI and ongoing production.

Driving supplier development initiatives to ensure capability and compliance with OEM standards.

Conducting supplier audits, PPAP, APQP, and root cause analysis activities.

Supporting cross-functional teams in resolving supplier quality issues.

Ensuring continuous improvement through proactive quality planning and robust corrective actions.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer within the automotive sector.

Strong background in NPI and supplier development.

Technical knowledge in Powertrain, Body Exterior/Composites, or Chassis components.

Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other core quality tools.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and engage suppliers.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid Working

Monday - Friday

Competitive salary and benefits package.

The opportunity to work with a leading automotive OEM and its supply base.

Career growth and professional development opportunities.

A chance to make a direct impact on supplier performance and product quality.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to driving supplier excellence within a forward-thinking automotive environment, apply today!

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients’ drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age

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