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| Supplier Quality Engineer |
| Permanent Salary: £ 32000 - £ 48000 |
| Location: Northampton |
| Supplier Quality Engineer required for a Global Automotive Manufacturer to carry out effective Quality management of suppliers, including Measure, monitor, control and communicate supplier performance. Carry out effective Quality management of suppliers from cradle to grave. Deal with non-conforming product from suppliers and driving to root cause using 8D, etc. New supplier approval using quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc. Continual supplier development to drive continuous improvement and cost effectiveness. Conversant with ISO9001 and IATF16949 External and internal auditing – preferably VDA 6.3 & VDA 6.5 Regular travel to suppliers will be required – both UK and overseas You will have A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing company. Qualification or time served in Supplier Quality Assurance. Experience of problem solving tools – 8D, 5Y, etc. Experience of managing suppliers in an automotive environment. Knowledge of the manufacture of fluid transfer system components is preferable eg turned products, brazing, plating, tube, rubber hose, etc. APQP experience including FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, etc. Strong continuous improvement background with lean manufacturing experience. Auditor training – lead auditor training is preferable ISO9001 and IATF16949 understanding. |
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