The Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure the Supplier's Management Team are fully supporting Quality and capacity requirements, establishing and maintaining control of the supply base part Quality and part availability in support of the business objectives. Client Details My client is an iconic automotive business in Surrey. Description The Supplier Quality Engineer will have the following responsibilities: Work with cross functional partners to drive collaborative behaviours to achieve optimum outcome for profitability. Ensure new supplier site sourcing is well researched to build and maintain a competent supply base. Support Supplier selection & development processes to achieve a self-sufficient supply base IATF 16949. Ensure Non IATF16949 suppliers deliver their certification qualification to the approved nomination plan. Support the implementation of APQP for all new tooled parts. Support robust manufacturing feasibility strategy deployment and reviews. Ensure that allocated suppliers meet launch / delivery commitments in line with APQP. Drive Supplier / part risk assessments and develop risk mitigation actions. Identify critical suppliers / parts that require full cross functional team engagement with the supplier. Provide supplier progress reporting to Purchasing and SQA program team for: APQP open issues, PPAP part pedigree prior to each build phase and PPAP delivery forecast / actual confirmation. Track and manage PPAP part approval to agreed delivery plan. Manage Non PPAP part concession process to ensure "Plan for every part" is established to support the builds. Deliver Quality & capacity verification in line with MDP targets. Drive major open issue resolution at key suppliers, to ensure Supplier senior management team are fully engaged in the resolution process. Develop improvement strategies with suppliers and ensure they are delivered.Profile Proven Supplier Quality Engineer within automotive, including multiple new model launches. Technical Engineering qualified to Degree standard, or equivalent. Knowledge of leading suppliers through new model launches. Have a working understanding of: PPAP, MSA, APQP, FMEA, SPC. Demonstrated structured approach to Problem Solving (8D). Practical use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP and CATIA.Job Offer £40,000 - £50,000 + attractive company benefits