- Location
- Goodwood, West Sussex, UK
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
SWJ TECHNOLOGY specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a client in the automotive industry in Goodwood, West Sussex, UK that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE:
The Supplier Quality Engineer reports directly to the Shift Manager with a supporting line to the OEM Quality Department. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for carrying out assessments to establish faults and quality processes and creating work instructions for Containment Teams.
The primary parts focus for this position is on Sealing Systems (e.g., door seals) and Kinematic Assemblies (e.g., components used for the operation of automatic doors).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
PURPOSE:
The Supplier Quality Engineer reports directly to the Shift Manager with a supporting line to the OEM Quality Department. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for carrying out assessments to establish faults and quality processes and creating work instructions for Containment Teams.
The primary parts focus for this position is on Sealing Systems (e.g., door seals) and Kinematic Assemblies (e.g., components used for the operation of automatic doors).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaise with Customer Engineers/Suppliers on new project set up to ensure correct Test Plan and authorizations are received.
- Create a comprehensive Test Plan covering the full requirements of the job from start to finish covering ALL the task/responsibilities to be taken by the inspector.
- Ensure takt time assessment is completed on all parts and the correct cost matrix reference is allocated.
- Updating the OEM systems with all information required
- Use excellent communication skills to convey information effectively to the OEM customer and explain processes and procedures thoroughly to Inspectors and Supervisors.
- Ensure a clear and effective communication within the team, to SWJ staff and with the OEM Quality/Mfg support teams.
- Advise Customers’ supervisors/team leaders clearly of all the relevant concerns identified during the ongoing evaluation activities
- Support the Group continuous improvement culture by supporting the team on creation of improvement suggestions and their implementation
- Assist in specific business activities as and when required.
- Any other duties for which the Supplier Quality Engineer holds the appropriate skills.
- As needed, cover the role of other Supplier Quality Engineers in their absence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Proven experience in Supplier or Quality Engineering within automotive or manufacturing
- Strong understanding of OEM systems, quality standards, and test plan development
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
- Mechanical expertise
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Supplier and OEM project coordination
- Test plan creation and execution
- Takt time and cost matrix assessment
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Experience with sealing systems (e.g., door seals) and kinetic assemblies (e.g., for the operation of automatic doors) is desirable, as is mechanical expertise.
- Problem solving and issue escalation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
- Location: Goodwood, West Sussex, UK
- Schedule: Mon – Fri, 40h hours/week
- Assignment Start: ASAP
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills
Project Management