Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer

. Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer

Location: Midlands or North West
Employment Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about engineering excellence and ready to make a direct impact on the quality of worldclass vehicles Our Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team plays a crucial role in ensuring every component that goes into our cars meets the highest standards and were looking for an enthusiastic STA Engineer to join us.

About the Role

As part of the STA team youll be responsible for supplier quality across our entire vehicle portfolio. From new vehicle introduction through to warranty support youll influence and oversee almost every stage of a cars lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to build strong technical knowledge across engineering disciplines while developing advanced manufacturing and problemsolving skills. Youll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders managing quality concerns driving improvements and ensuring every part meets approval standards.

This is an exciting role for someone who enjoys variety thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by delivering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality concerns from early development through to warranty phase
• Support approval processes for all parts ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Lead and facilitate the resolution of complex cross-functional issues
• Conduct supplier assessments audits and process reviews
• Support new vehicle and commodity launch activities

Qualifications :

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Vehicle Engineering or Quality function
• Familiarity with Commodity Creation and Delivery System (CCDS)
• Strong knowledge of APQP PPAP and 8D problemsolving methodology
• Proven ability to resolve complex cross-functional issues
• Excellent leadership negotiation communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly selfmotivated and able to work independently
• Confident operating at all levels of the organisation
• Computer literate
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• No restrictions for European travel

Nice to Have

• Degree in engineering or business (desirable)
• Experience conducting supplier site assessments or audits (e.g. VDA 6.3 IATF16949)
• Resilient enthusiastic and able to perform under pressure
• Highly driven resultsoriented and agile in fastpaced environments
• Able to balance pragmatic shortterm actions with longterm strategic thinking

Additional Information :

Location & Working Pattern

• Fulltime based onsite Midlands or North West
• 40 hour week standard shift pattern Monday - Friday

Your application will be reviewed based on your experience skills and motivations.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process. We are here to help you be at your best.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time