Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Senior SQA Engineer to join our highly skilled and dynamic Strategic Sourcing team. This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Guildford or Coventry, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons. Forseven is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in ensuring the successful launch of our new vehicle programmes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, a strong background in supplier quality management, and experience working with engineering partners and purchasing teams to develop and deploy sourcing strategies Requirements What you will do: Ensure the selection of capable suppliers for our new vehicle programmes Manage the delivery of new components into production using APQP tools Provide significant input into the design of components and manufacturing processes Develop and deploy sourcing strategies in collaboration with engineering development partners and purchasing teams Lead APQP activities on vehicle components/sub-systems Work closely with the engineering partner to ensure that Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are followed We would like you to have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing discipline highly desired Highly Experience with EDS and/or Infotainment Components Experience on ASPICE or Equivalent Experience in a complex manufacturing environment essential, preferably in the automotive industry Must be highly experienced in TS16949/VDA, ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 requirements Previous experience of the commodities within the remit of the role is desired but not essential Experience with APQP tools and processes Benefits About Us Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world. Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth. Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us