About the Team

You will join the Supplier Quality team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The team consists of one SQA Engineer, an SQA Apprentice, and an on-site inspection partner (Aktrion). The culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and knowledge-driven.

Responsibilities

• Management of quality concerns related to the plant’s mechanical parts suppliers
• Execution of APQP and PPAP activities with inter-departmental liaison
• Leadership and day-to-day support of the SQA Apprentice
• Monitoring and reporting of supplier metrics and KPIs
• Execution of supplier audits when required and support of supplier change request processes as well as supplier cost recovery activities
• Collaboration with functions outside of the plant, including SDE, Purchasing, and Design
• Assurance of compliance with the plant’s Quality Management System (IATF 16949)
• Participation in the PPAC (Product Performance Advisory Committee) process

Your Profile

• HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar role, preferably within a Tier 1 Automotive environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes (semiconductor or electrical knowledge is also desirable)
• Proven experience with APQP and PPAP processes
• Knowledge of SAP, particularly Inventory Management, is highly desirable
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering reports
• Comfortable working in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Excellent leadership skills, with high standards and the ability to lead by example
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Choose [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Peterlee

• Compensation up to £46k, depending on experience and qualification
• Pension System
• 2x Life Assurance cover
• Health Cashplan

Contact

Anne Jügling
+49 211 584 2099

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