Supplier Development Engineer
£40,000 - £50,000 + company benefits
Full-time, Permanent
Onsite (with travel to Suppliers)
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4.30pm & Friday: 8am - 1.00pm (flexible hours available)
I am delighted to be working with a leading supplier to the aerospace industry as they look for a Supplier Development Engineer to join the strategic sourcing team. Within this role, you will work with cross-functional departments supporting strategic business requirements and work with new and existing suppliers to ensure quality standards are adhered to and that all suppliers can deliver their body of work. Job Description
Lead supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance. Assess new and existing suppliers for delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and regulatory standards. Monitor supplier KPIs and drive improvements, including development plans. Collaborate with suppliers on process control, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Manage supplier quality issues, acting as liaison with Quality & Engineering teams, and oversee nonconformance resolutions and corrective actions. Support NPI and product transfers by meeting milestones like supplier/component qualification, FAI, and PPAP. Oversee supplier selection, qualification, validation audits, and ongoing compliance. Participate in supplier business reviews and site visits. Build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers. Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and safety practices. Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
HND/Degree level Engineering Qualification. 5+ years in aerospace/automotive supplier development and management, with strong audit, evaluation, and relationship skills. Knowledge of aerospace standards, APQP, FAI, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Strong data presentation skills. Willingness to travel across the UK (30% travel with overnight stays). Must hold a valid driving license.
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I am delighted to be working with a leading supplier to the aerospace industry as they look for a Supplier Development Engineer to join the strategic sourcing team. Within this role, you will work with cross-functional departments supporting strategic business requirements and work with new and existing suppliers to ensure quality standards are adhered to and that all suppliers can deliver their body of work. Job Description
Lead supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance. Assess new and existing suppliers for delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and regulatory standards. Monitor supplier KPIs and drive improvements, including development plans. Collaborate with suppliers on process control, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Manage supplier quality issues, acting as liaison with Quality & Engineering teams, and oversee nonconformance resolutions and corrective actions. Support NPI and product transfers by meeting milestones like supplier/component qualification, FAI, and PPAP. Oversee supplier selection, qualification, validation audits, and ongoing compliance. Participate in supplier business reviews and site visits. Build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers. Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and safety practices. Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
HND/Degree level Engineering Qualification. 5+ years in aerospace/automotive supplier development and management, with strong audit, evaluation, and relationship skills. Knowledge of aerospace standards, APQP, FAI, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Strong data presentation skills. Willingness to travel across the UK (30% travel with overnight stays). Must hold a valid driving license.
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