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Supplier Development Engineer

Owen Daniels
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Accrington, Lancashire BB5 4SD, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Supplier Development Engineer position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 plus company benefits.
  • This full-time, permanent role involves onsite work with travel to suppliers, with flexible hours available.
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace or automotive supplier development and management.
  • Essential skills include knowledge of aerospace standards, strong audit and evaluation skills, and the ability to build relationships with suppliers.
  • The role also requires a valid driving license and a willingness to travel across the UK, with approximately 30% travel and overnight stays.
Supplier Development Engineer£40,000 - £50,000 + company benefitsFull-time, PermanentOnsite (with travel to Suppliers)Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4.30pm & Friday: 8am – 1.00pm (flexible hours available) I am delighted to be working with a leading supplier to the aerospace industry as the look for a Supplier Development Engineer to join the strategic sourcing team. Within this role you will work with cross functional departments supporting strategic business requirements and working with new and existing suppliers to ensure quality standards adhered to and ensuring all suppliers can deliver their body of work.Supplier Development EngineerJob Description
  • Lead supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance.
  • Assess new and existing suppliers for delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor supplier KPIs and drive improvements, including development plans.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on process control, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage supplier quality issues, acting as liaison with Quality & Engineering teams, and oversee nonconformance resolutions and corrective actions.
  • Support NPI and product transfers by meeting milestones like supplier/component qualification, FAI, and PPAP.
  • Oversee supplier selection, qualification, validation audits, and ongoing compliance.
  • Participate in supplier business reviews and site visits.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and safety practice
Supplier Development Engineer Essential Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience
  • HND/ Degree level Engineering Qualification
  • 5+ years in aerospace/ automotive supplier development and management, with strong audit, evaluation, and relationship skills.
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards, APQP, FAI, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong data presentation
  • Happy to travel across and the UK 30% travel with overnight stays
  • Must hold a valid driving license.

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