Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - Automotive

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - Automotive

Based in Antrim Northern Ireland working for one of the world's leading engineering systems solutions provider, the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer will report directly to the SQA Manager and will responsible for delivering improvements in Supplier Quality Performance against agreed KPIs.

The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer main duties will include:
*Develop and maintain global supplier relationships
*In conjunction with purchasing personnel, to establish a comprehensive system for dealing with suppliers including communication methods, documentation requirements etc.
*To contribute to the implementation of a supplier development programme in order to continuously improve flexibility, capability, quality and cost.
*To work with suppliers and internal Company personnel on targeted continuous improvement programs and to investigate and bring about speedy and permanent resolution to any problems originating with the supplier
*To conduct external supplier audits to the TS16949 standard and internal Company audits as required.
* This will be a full time permanent role based in Antrim.

To be successful in this role the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer will have the following skills and experience
*Must possess an honours degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
*Minimum of 2 years similar recent experience

Desirable Criteria
*Experience in high volume manufacturing environment
*Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

Additional Information
*This role involves an element of foreign travel Foreign Travel is an essential part of this role

Key words - Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, MRP, ERP, TS16949, electrical, mechanical