Title: Classic STA Site Engineer
Contract Position based at: Location Ryton 3 days office / 2 days home working
Umbrella Rate: £31.26 / hr
Position Description:
Classic STA Site Engineer required to develop the capacity and quality performance of all new and existing Aftermarket component suppliers of parts, for the Service Sector.
The individual will be required to support the planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities to enable high quality and on time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining and improving current part performance. This will include conducting supplier assessment as part of the Global Sourcing Process, helping to deliver PPAP, managing Supplier and OEM initiated changes and improving on-going performance of suppliers to assist in guaranteeing a flawless supply.
This role involves significant travel, and there may be occasions where you are required to work unsociable hours
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Site development and Manufacturing site assessment
- Supplier site improvement
- Improve quality systems and drive continuous improvement
- Support Buyers and GSP at SBR to ensure robust selection processes for suppliers
- Support review of DFMEA and lead review of PFMEA and control plans.
- Support Suppliers in Advanced Product Quality Planning
- Support suppliers in the Phased Production Part Approval Process to achieve timely PSW submissions
- Launch support (high impact suppliers)
- 8-D concern resolution
- Warranty reduction
- Schedule and conduct field action/stop shipment reviews in cases of supplier responsible concerns
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge and experience of APQP/PPAP/PSW
- A passion for quality and attention to detail, with an analytical mindset
- Experience within a Vehicle Engineering/Quality function and familiar with the Global Product Development System
- Able to facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues
- Sound knowledge of problem solving tools and techniques
- Good leadership/negotiation/communication & interpersonal skills
- Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Self-motivated & able to work on their own initiative
- Computer literate
- No restrictions for European travel
- Full UK driving license (essential)
Preferred:
- Experience of working with overseas suppliers
- Lean / Six Sigma Certification
- Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs
- A dynamic and determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated with significant pace, energy and confidence. Able to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision
Education
- Qualified to degree level within an engineering or business discipline
Additional Information:
- * THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35 **
To apply for this position please send your CV to
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