Supplier Engineer (m/f)

Project 3 Mobility is looking for a Supplier Engineer who will work on project planning and execution with suppliers. We need our Supplier Engineering Team to support pre-production build events and to ensure quality validation of parts, volume certification and ensure that supplier project plans are in-line with P3 targets and complete regular project reviews and resolve issues as they arise. Regular tasks: - Project planning and execution with suppliers - Quality validation of parts - Volume verification - Root cause and countermeasure of problems - Confirming project status through auditing suppliers - Support pre-production build events - Design change management - Travel to suppliers (Typically Europe and Asia) - and other tasks as assigned by a line manager Authorities: Decision-making authorities: - Judgement for supplier capability to supply parts (quality and delivery) - Approve internal and supplier quality control documentation - Approve parts for use in pre-production and mass production - Agree root cause analysis and countermeasure proposals Managerial authorities: - No direct reports, however responsible for management of supplier activities Responsibilities: - Identify project risks and ensure appropriate actions in place to minimize occurrence of risk - Ensure supplier project plans are in-line with P3 targets and complete regular project reviews and resolve issues as they arise - Confirm design for manufacture and ensure issues raised are closed to meet project deliverables - Cascade key product characteristics to supplier and confirm they are included as part of supplier quality system - Inspection and validation of parts against engineering standards and resolve any non-conformances - Capacity planning and verification to check if supplier can achieve P3 volumes - Conduct regular audits at suppliers to confirm project status and process validation - Design change management with supplier - Reporting project status to internal stakeholders Start date: December 1st

Required skills, competencies and personal qualities: - Design for Manufacture, Significant Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability, and Measurement System Analysis - OEE and Run at Rates - Read engineering drawings and understand measurement method and production validation requirements - Appreciation of manufacturing processes and key controls used in the automotive industry supply base - Demonstrate good project management skills (Prince 2 or Agile qualification desirable) - Qualified engineer (ideally to degree level) - Build and foster relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers - Have integrity when making decisions - Enjoy problem solving and have a logical approach to understand root cause and apply appropriate countermeasures - Effective communication skills in both written and verbal - Be able to negotiate to overcome and resolve obstacles - Achieve deadlines, work under pressure, and remain resilient when faced with challenges - Willingness to learn, adopt new ideas and challenge existing methods - Take ownership of the project and provide solutions to problems - Seniority level: Low (2 years+)