Supplier Quality Engineer

Prodrive Advanced Technology design, develop and produce solutions that enhance our client’s projects and solve their technical challenges. We specialize in active aero systems, intelligent interiors and niche vehicles across automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors. Our capabilities span across a wide range of functions including system integration, design engineering, electronics and electrical systems, and chassis engineering.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Prodrive as a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the delivery of our automotive production programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Be the main quality point of contact for allocated suppliers.
• Perform pre-nomination audits at supplier manufacturing locations and support launch phase with supplier technical support.
• Review incoming supplier PPAP documentation and IMDS to achieve PSW sign off.
• Quickly respond to supplier queries and non-conformities to ensure robust corrective actions are implemented and project risks are mitigated.
• Report on progress at regular intervals and ensure any risks or issues are escalated appropriately.
• Liaise with Purchasing and Engineering departments and collaborate to ensure optimal issue resolution.
• Monitor supplier performance and regularly report KPIs.

The role will require semi-regular travel to suppliers - predominantly domestic and some international.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a supplier facing Quality role within the automotive sector, working with wide range of commodities, from simple commercially available components to complex and high value assemblies. Experience with multiple commodities (forgings, castings, close tolerance machined items, electrical components, vehicle body parts and interior trims) is preferable. You will have working knowledge of APQP/NPI processes to AIAG standards and fluent in core tools and be proficient with IMDS system. Understanding and experience of IATF 16949/ISO 9001 tools and techniques, the ability to interpret technical drawings and geometric tolerancing, and a working knowledge of inspection equipment and techniques is essential for this role.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle scheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups, and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.