Supplier Development Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Engineering
Quality Engineering
Supplier Development Engineer
Peterlee | £42.77 per hour (£312.22 equivalent day rate) | Inside IR35
24-Month Contract | Likely Extension | 36.5 Hours per Week
We're recruiting an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to join a global heavy machinery manufacturer in Peterlee on an initial 24-month contract.
This is a key position supporting a significant production ramp-up across Articulated Trucks and Hydraulic Mining Shovels, with responsibility for developing and improving supplier performance across the UK and Europe.
You'll have real ownership of your suppliers, working directly with Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges, improve quality and ensure production requirements are met.
The OpportunityTake ownership of supplier quality, technical performance and improvement activities.
Lead supplier audits, root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Drive improvements across welding, fabrication and machining processes.
Manage supplier performance using APQP, PPAP and PPM metrics.
Work with UK and European suppliers, including occasional international travel.
At least 5 years' experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality or a similar manufacturing engineering role.
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