Quality and Assurance Engineer - Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom - Company:

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up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)Based 3 days per week at Surrey HQAbout usOur client is a clean-tech organisation who have created the world's first purpose built battery and solar powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU).

Our collective commitment to decarbonising the global cold chain unites us, fostering mutual support in achieving our mission.

Our benefits30 days of annual leave (includes a Wellbeing Day)Sabbatical (after 3 years of working with Sunswap)5 free counselling sessions per yearFamily leave ranging from 4 weeks to 4 monthsEmployee Share OptionsFree Monthly Lunches & Quarterly SocialsCycle to Work SchemeFree laptop & Sunswap merchJob overviewThe Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for assuring the quality of components and subassemblies delivered to us from its global supply chain, as well as working closely with other team members to improve suppliers' quality and delivery performance.

You will provide critical quality assurance support to new product introduction in the supply chain, by monitoring and reporting out on the suppliers' APQP programmes.

Key responsibilitiesEvaluate the capability of new and existing component vendors to provide confidence that our suppliers can produce defect-free components at projected volumes.

Develops under-performing suppliers through collaborative improvement activities, to reduce the risk of production shortages and line stops to sales volumes.

Organises internal/external measurements and data analysis (part and process) as necessary to validate PPAPs.

Leads supplier root cause analysis as required; Acts as Supplier Development Engineer when required, by working collaboratively with Sunswap's Systems Team and selected suppliers to deliver the expected level of Quality.

Ensures that the Part and process developed use tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis, Value Stream Analysis, Control Plan & work instructions.

Being the representative of Quality for Sunswap within the supplier base through strong leadership, coaching and supporting engagementDriving and influencing internal and external stakeholders to achieve the company QCD objectives.

Qualifications & experienceEngineering degree and/or a recognised Quality Management qualification.
Previous SQ experience in automotive manufacturing or in a similar industry.
Experienced in NPI and developing/managing suppliers to deliver quality requirements through the product life cycle.
Experienced in quality tools and methods, including but not limited to Global 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why, Pareto, etc.
Able to correctly interpret 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
Ability to present data accurately and effectively.
Planning and prioritising activities and an ability to operate with a level of autonomy.
Able to travel at short notice within the UK or worldwide to Suppliers.
Full clean driving licence