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Supplier Development Engineer

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A leading global manufacturer of off highway machinery is currently looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join their team based in Peterlee. The position is paying up to £38.63phr (Umbrella) and is working Monday to Friday day shifts (early finish of 12pm on a Friday)

Responsibilities

Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanism.
Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.
Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organisational and federal policies and standards.
Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Quality), Materials Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience in a quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supplier quality assurance, quality control, or a related field within a manufacturing industry.
Technical Knowledge:
Thorough understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies.
Extensive experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements and submission levels.
Familiarity with relevant manufacturing standards, procedures, and policies.
Proficiency in conducting supplier audits and assessments.
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and other quality analysis tools.
Problem Solving: Proven ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex quality issues with suppliers. Experience in implementing root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to evaluate current processes and implement improvements to enhance supplier quality and efficiency.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information, provide constructive feedback, and negotiate with suppliers.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with both internal teams and external suppliers.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and generate comprehensive quality reports.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to quality assurance and compliance.
Computer Skills: Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quality management software.Desirable:

Professional certifications in quality management (e.g., CQE, CQA).
Experience in specific industry standards relevant to the organisation's products (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
Experience with supplier relationship management (SRM) systems.
Auditor certification (e.g., ISO 9001 auditor).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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