Supplier Development Engineer

Seismic Recruitment

  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • £10.00-36.90 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Supplier Development Engineer - StaffordInitial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person36.5 hours a week - 08.00-16.30 Mon to Thurs and 08.00-12.00 on a FriUp to £27.20 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £36.90 - depending on experienceWould you like to work for a global team who don’t just talk about progress and innovation, they make it happen! Their applications and products are truly building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Our client is a worldwide manufacturer of construction and mining products. They’re looking for a Supplier Development Engineer, on an initial 12 month contract basis which is likely to extend for the right person; to assess supplier quality and ensure that all the products are free from defects and are following manufacturing specifications and legal standards.What will the Supplier Development Engineer do?
  • A diverse SDE role from NPI to quality/capacity issues, where you will take care of suppliers, mainly for the Castings category
  • Lead ongoing automation projects and also audit projects happening and capacity planning
  • Assess potential suppliers via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits
  • Drive implementation of Lean, BIQ, continuously reviewing supplier capacity, assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership to the supply base
  • CPI: collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place & continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities.
  • Responsible for monitoring suppliers’ adherence to PCN (Process Change Notification)
  • Quality Focus: Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing
  • Ensure Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is completed and approved before new parts are delivered.
  • Some travel required: 25 - 50%, mainly within Europe
What skills and experience does the Supplier Development Engineer need?
  • Previous demonstrable experience working with suppliers. You’ll have high technical knowledge in manufacturing & quality systems
  • Must have: Audit Capability, Familiar with quality tools and techniques -- ideally within the Automotive industry (IATF16949 or a minimum of ISO9001)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners
  • Knowledge and understanding of: supplier audits, PPAP, APQP, Engineering specifications
  • Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.
  • PC literate: used to using MS Office suite. Power BI knowledge would be an advantage
  • Castings knowledge would be an advantage
If you’re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience; suitably qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.

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