Supplier Development Engineer

Procurement

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Supplier Development Engineer

£57,700 + (depending on experience)

Wimborne, UK

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank holidays
• Up to 12% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
  - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme
  - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
• Employee Referral Scheme

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 130 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site.

The facility employs a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user.

As a Supplier Development Engineer you will be assessing supplier quality and ensures products are free from defects and compliant with manufacturing specifications and applicable standards. Serves as a key technical partner to suppliers, driving process improvements, capability development, quality planning, risk reduction, and performance improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and deliver high-quality products to customers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working under pressure and taking ownership of supplier relationships. You'll be at the center of multiple projects, coordinating activities across various supplier locations and internal teams. As the main point of contact for suppliers, you'll drive their development, influence performance improvements, and proactively manage risks and opportunities. No two days are the same, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who is highly organized, self-motivated, and passionate about delivering results through collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues;
  Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanism.
• Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws;
  Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.
• Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures;
  Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards.
• Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.

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