Supplier Quality Engineer

Position:
Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

Location:

Woking

Salary:
Circa £34 per hour DOE

• Lead supplier quality activities throughout NPI and vehicle launch programmes.
• Manage APQP and PPAP activities, ensuring supplier approvals are achieved within programme deadlines.
• Support prototype and pre-production builds, resolving supplier quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D methodologies and implement robust corrective actions.
• Manage and validate containment activities during critical launch phases.
• Assess supplier readiness, including process capability, production capacity and quality systems.
• Identify, monitor and escalation supplier risks affecting programme timing, quality or delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Programme teams.
• Produce clear reports on supplier performance, launch status, open issues and mitigation plans.

• Minimum of 3-7 years' experience within Supplier Quality, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) or Launch Quality within the automotive sector.
• Proven experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and vehicle launch programmes.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and 8D problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience of manufacturing processes such as machining, composites or assembly.
• Excellent supplier management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively within fast-paced programme environments.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving abilities.
  
  Comfortable working within high-performance, low-volume automotive manufacturing environments.

• Circa £34.00 per hour (DOE).
• Inside IR35 contract.
• Standard Monday to Friday working pattern (40 hours per week).
• Opportunity to work on prestigious, cutting‑edge automotive programmes.
• Immediate start available.

Bennett and Game is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy