Company Description Jenrick Engineering, powered by Auxo Group, specializes in sourcing and placing top-tier technical, operations, engineering, and projects staff for manufacturing clients across the UK. With a focus on FMCG, Automotive, General Manufacturing, and Logistics & Automated Distribution, we aim to attract top talent and retain them for long-term impact. From our offices in Derby and Northampton, we deliver candidates in various sectors including General Manufacturing, Aerospace, Rail, and more. Working in a Category specific team the contractor will be managing APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning ) activity with EMEA suppliers; UK/ European travel will be required to service these suppliers. Contractors will need a valid passport or visa allowing them to travel freely to and from mainland Europe. Pay £30 per hour 12 month contract Fully remote job Key Responsibilities: Participates in supplier evaluation, selection, and strategic sourcing process development. Assists in the supplier corrective action process including containment, root cause investigation, and corrective action. Ensures suppliers use quality tools effectively. Works with supplier to ensure all product requirements are met. Reviews the supplier quality resources for new product introduction and current products to reduce supplier related issues, improve process capabilities, and ensure timely project launches. Responsible for determining if all requirements are met by the supplier for new or changed products. Measures supplier quality performance according to established procedures; drives appropriate improvements to meet established targets. Facilitates continuous improvement activities to reduce defects. - Understand PPAP (Product Parts Approval Process) approval process. - AIAG exposure (Automotive Industry Action Group). - Supplier Quality Core Tools experience. - Strong APQP skills. - Supplier maintenance experience. - Exceptional communication skills. - Exceptional stakeholder management skills. The candidate will need to be flexible and have a self-starting attitude with the ability to manage their own workload. A strong collaborator that will manage internal stakeholders from peer to peer through to senior leadership. Job Summary: Assists in the selection, development, management, and assurance of defect-free performance of the Distribution Business' supplier base with the objective of overall quality improvement. Resolves supplier quality issues. ADZN1_UKTJ