Supplier Quality Development Engineer X2
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The Role
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE) to support the development, capability improvement, and quality maturity of Norton’s global supplier base across new product introduction (NPI) and series production.
This role operates both remotely from HQ and directly at supplier locations, with a strong emphasis on prevention over detection. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, the SQDE will help embed robust quality planning, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance throughout the product lifecycle.
The SQDE will play a key role in APQP delivery, supplier readiness, and early lifecycle quality assurance, ensuring suppliers are capable of meeting Norton’s performance, quality, and brand expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodity areas
- Work with suppliers to develop and implement robust APQP deliverables
- Support PPAP preparation, submission, and approval activities
- Assist with supplier audits (process, system, and product) and support corrective action closure
- Support supplier capability assessments and new supplier onboarding
- Drive early identification and mitigation of supplier-related risks during NPI / NPD phases
- Support supplier readiness for pre-production and production builds
- Manage supplier-related quality concerns during launch and early production
- Support structured problem solving for supplier quality issues under guidance from Senior / Lead SQE
- Encourage continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making within the supplier base
- Support supplier development initiatives aimed at improving process capability and robustness
- Collect, analyse, and report supplier quality performance data (PPM, issues, trends)
- Track and communicate supplier performance and improvement actions
- Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality teams to embed quality early in the product lifecycle
- Act as a confident interface between Norton and its suppliers
- Occasional supplier visits may be required, including global travel
Personal Specification
Essential
- Experience in a manufacturing or supplier quality–related role
- ISO 9001 Auditor qualification
- Working knowledge of core quality tools: APQP; PPAP; PFMEA; Control Plans
- Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willing and confident to travel to supplier sites globally
Desirable
- Automotive or motorcycle industry experience
- Exposure to supplier audits and supplier development activities
- Experience supporting NPI / NPD programmes
- VDA 6.3 Process Audit qualification
- IATF 16949 Auditor qualification
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