Supplier Quality Engineer FTC 12 Months

Description

The mobility industry is undergoing unprecedented change. Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which includes Powertrain & Safety Systems, Chassis, Motorcycle, Software and Aftermarket businesses with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to values-driven leadership.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our Bolton production plant .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and wants to contribute to meaningful, globally relevant projects.

Your Core Responsibilities Include

• Supporting Procurement department to conduct Management system and Process audits to qualify new suppliers during the selection process
• Manage suppliers through New Product Introduction, managing project deadlines, Supplier APQP and PPAP approval
• Schedule and conduct regular Management system and Process audits to maintain supplier approval based on supply risk
• Deploy Astemo Supplier Quality Manual, and conduct training to develop suppliers to attain IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 were required
• Attend supplier visits as required by the business – Audits, Development and corrective/preventive action implementation follow up as required by the business
• Be the voice of Astemo to suppliers and the voice of suppliers into Astemo for all related Quality topics
• Monitor and report Supplier Quality KPI’s and work with suppliers to improve their performance and reporting results within Astemo
• Liaise with suppliers and Astemo internally to manage Corrective and preventive action
• Manage QA related tasks through all supplier changes
• Manage supplier rejects as required by the business

Profile And Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards, particularly IATF 16949, and their practical application.
• Proficient in APQP methodologies and core quality tools, including Control Plans, Process Flow, FMEA, SPC, MSA (R&R), and PPAP.
• Experienced in supplier quality management, including supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Skilled in applying structured quality methods to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support robust product and process quality.
• HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum.
• Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally gained within automotive. We would consider a mechanical, electronics or high-volume manufacturing assembly background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Salary : £38-42,000 gross annually

This position is a fixed term contract, with potential to go permanent.

Your future workplace: Astemo Bolton

• Production of Air Flow meters, Engine Control Units and Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems and xEV inverters
• +100 employees

Benefits

• Employer Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sports and Social Fund
• Flexitime
• Early finish Friday
• Yearly Bonus Scheme
• Flexible Holidays
• Life Insurance: x4 salary
• 25 days holidays with additional length of service days
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

At Astemo, engineering excellence isn’t just about capability—it’s about purpose. Guided by our MISSION “We will contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing world-leading advanced mobility solutions”, our VISION “Safety and Freedom for the world through Mobility.” Onward with Astemo, and our VALUES —Innovation, DE&I, Agility, Leadership Integrity and Collaboration—we work every day to create technologies that matter.

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