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Supplier Development Engineer
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 25.1 - 36.9 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Supplier Development Engineer - Stafford
Initial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person
37 hours a week
Up to £27.20 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £36.90 - depending on experience
Would 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.
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