Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer – New Product Introduction Location : Shoreham-by-sea Support New Product Introduction projects by applying Supplier Quality Assurance experience and knowledge Relevant Experience and Personal Attributes Experience of NPI and/or Supplier Quality Assurance or a similar role where skills can be transferred into the objectives described. Preferably gained within the automotive sector but other industries would be considered. Job Description As an NPI Parts/Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for the quality of purchase parts, from concept to series production for the suppliers and projects you are assigned. Working as part of a team on designated projects, traveling in the UK and overseas your key objectives will include: • Auditing suppliers and contributing to the nomination process • Supplier Quality Assurance activities within the supply chain including: APQP, PPAP, and surveillance visits leading to launch. • Creating and managing customer quality requirements that can be cascaded to the supply chain. • Generating goods receiving inspection documents for pre-production and production phases • Series process and part approval at product launch • Working closely with procurement, design, and system engineers to achieve parts that are cost effective, fit for purpose and to the required quality standard • Proactive & reactive supplier improvement activities, including problem resolution of parts quality issues using 8D and other automotive industry tools • Contributing to the parts quality implications of product and process changes • Actively participating in continuous improvement by developing and introducing new quality focused processes and procedures Essential • APQP/PPAP • Experience with various manufacturing processes and components (e.g. casting, machining, moulding, assembly, fabrications) and measurement techniques • Experience and understanding of geometric design & tolerancing. • Excellent problem-solving skills • Experience of quality systems, quality tools & techniques • The ability to work as a team or on your own and be self-motivated. • A good communicator with intercultural and interpersonal skills together with the ability to communicate and present effectively to suppliers and clients • Experienced user of Microsoft office • Tenacity, resilience, and focus • Flexibility to support regular travel to suppliers/customers domestic & internationally (including EU and USA) and holder of a driving licence. • Engineering degree or other engineering education qualifications or equivalent experience Preferred • Knowledge of automotive technology and product development • Auditor trained to ISO 9001 and or IATF 16949 • Knowledge of IATF 16949 • Hands-on experience of lean manufacturing & six sigma • Demonstrates the highest integrity and ethical values in dealing with clients, suppliers, and colleagues