Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer

Peterlee, County Durham

Up to £27.73 PAYE + holiday pay + pension or £37.64 Umbrella

12-Month Initial Contract

Fully Onsite | 36.5 Hours per Week

We are currently recruiting for a Supplier APQP + PPAP Engineer to join a leading global manufacturer in Peterlee on an initial 12-month contract.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of supplier quality, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain projects. You'll play a key role in supporting supplier quality initiatives, new product introductions, continuous improvement activities and supplier development programmes while working closely with both suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Lead supplier quality activities across multiple projects
• Support NPI, Continuous Product Improvement and New Source Introduction programmes
• Manage project timelines, milestones and key deliverables
  
  Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain teams
• Drive APQP activities through to PPAP approval
• Support supplier selection, development and performance improvement
• Identify and mitigate supplier and project risks
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong Supplier Quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with suppliers, procurement and supply chain functions
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies
• Strong project coordination or project management experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential

Experience with in:

• Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, FMCG, Heavy Engineering or Pharmaceuticals

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates