About this position: 

Want to be a part of revolutionising the marine industry? Have a passion for developing new technology?

This company based on the south coast in Shoreham-By-Sea is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to be responsible for ensuring that supplier capability, capacity and performance meets or exceeds their MPS and SIOP requirements.

With this company you will be working to deliver a new innovative concept in ultra-lightweight diesel engines within a fast-paced manufacturing facility. This company’s goal is to be recognised as the brand that powers the future of the global marine industry, through sustainable innovation. Having begun production in May 2020, the new product is becoming hugely popular in the market and demand is on the rise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier quality across multiple commodities
• The Supplier Account Teams will be responsible for governance, development and improvement within the current supply base, as well as being embedded into integrated project teams in support of forward-looking Engineering programmes
• Conducting vendor assessment and supplier surveillance audits
• Ensuring that PPAPs are reviewed and approved in accordance with project deadlines
• Maintaining the component PPAP database and updating departmental KPIs
• Creating and maintaining component inspection plans

Experience Required:

• Willingness to travel in UK and internationally
• ISO 9001:2015 qualification
• IATF 16949:2016 qualification
• Previously worked as a Supplier Quality Engineer and/or Supplier Development Engineer in the automotive sector or equivalent
• In-depth working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Well versed in quality tools and methods, including but not limited to 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why, SPC, Pareto, etc