Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (Non-Metallic) Location: Peterlee, UK Contract Type: 12-month contract (Likely to extend) Rate: £30.47 per hour (PAYE) Working Pattern: Full-time, on-site (5 days per week) About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer with expertise in non-metallic materials to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring that suppliers meet high-quality standards and deliver defect-free components that align with manufacturing specifications and legal requirements. You will play a critical role in improving supplier performance, resolving quality issues, and driving process improvements. Key Responsibilities Supplier & Part Development: Work closely with non-metallic suppliers to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. Quality Assurance: Assess supplier quality systems, conduct audits, and support Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) programs. Technical Documentation Review: Evaluate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, identify gaps, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance. Problem Resolution: Manage Non-Conformance Management (NCM) cases, perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and follow through to resolution. Process Knowledge: Understand and oversee manufacturing techniques such as injection molding, rubber forming, foam molding, and rotomolding. Continuous Improvement: Support Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) STOP capability and Built-in Quality (BIQ) initiatives. Requirements Essential: Strong communication skills - ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems for non-metallic components (plastics, foam, rubber, etc.). Experience in supplier quality engineering or manufacturing engineering. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement. Proficiency in APQP, GD&T, and Engineering Specifications. Familiarity with supplier evaluations and certification processes. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (will consider slightly less if highly experienced in non-metallic components). Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal ERP systems. Desirable: Experience in quality audits (CQMS) and capacity planning (RCCP). Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE). Previous experience in a supplier development role within a large manufacturing environment. Why Join Us? Work on impactful projects that enhance both supplier performance and end-user product quality. Be part of a global team, collaborating with professionals worldwide. Opportunity to develop and refine supplier processes from start to finish. A fast-paced and dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth. If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, apply today 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.