Job Description
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer & Quality Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire
Sector: High-End Automotive & Motorsport
Project Type: Low Volume, High-Quality Focused
Supplier Quality Engineer (12-Month Contract or Permanent)
Contract:
* Outside IR35: £300 per day
* Fixed-Term Contract: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team, working on prestigious high-end automotive and motorsport projects. This role focuses on ensuring that our suppliers meet the strict quality standards required for low-volume, high-precision products.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing supplier performance, conducting audits, and ensuring continuous improvement across the supply chain. This position offers flexibility, with the opportunity for a 12-month contract outside IR35 or a fixed-term contract of up to 60k per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
* Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality performance.
* Review and approve supplier PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) and FAI (First Article Inspection) reports.
* Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
* Support new product development (NPD) and ensure supplier readiness for production ramp-up.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including purchasing, engineering, and operations.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role within the automotive or motorsport industry.
* Strong knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100.
* Ability to manage and improve supplier quality performance.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
* Experience with PPAP, FMEA, and APQP processes.
Quality Engineer (Permanent)
Salary: Up to £40,000/£45,000 per annum
We are also looking for a Quality Engineer to join our high-performing team. In this role, you will ensure that all aspects of product quality meet or exceed customer expectations. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest quality standards in low-volume, high-performance automotive and motorsport projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS).
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product non-conformities.
* Ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
* Perform internal audits and assist in external audits.
* Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, FMEA, and work instructions.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
Key Requirements:
* Experience as a Quality Engineer within the automotive or motorsport sector.
* Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.).
* Experience in problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Six Sigma.
* Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, and control plans.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Both roles offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-end automotive and motorsport projects, where precision and quality are paramount. Join us and contribute to the production of world-class products in an exciting and challenging environment.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to robert.d@gts-search.com