Supplier Quality Engineer

Position: Supplier Quality Launch EngineerLocation: WokingSalary: Circa £34 per hour DOESupplier Quality Launch Engineer required for an exciting opportunity with a leading automotive manufacturer based in Woking.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality professional to support the successful launch of high-performance vehicle programmes within a fast-paced, low-volume manufacturing environment.Working as part of a cross-functional programme team, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier readiness, managing quality activities throughout new product introduction (NPI), and supporting prototype, pre-production, and start of production (SOP) builds. You will act as the key liaison between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and programme teams to ensure components meet quality, timing and delivery requirements.Supplier Quality Launch Engineer Position OverviewLead 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 escalate supplier ..... full job details .....