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Supplier Development Engineer
 
Location
Eastern ( Essex )
 
Salary
£30k plus company benefits
 
Description
Supplier Development Engineer required for a global automotive supplier to support the Purchasing function in continuous improvement of supplier performance (including both raw material and production sub-contract suppliers). Support with cost down activity and materials development.

Responsibilities:
• Undertake both Quality System and Process Audits of current and potential new suppliers as and when necessary.
• Ensure that Quality Self Assessments are completed by suppliers on a regular basis.
• Materials selection for NPI according to customer requirements.
• Manage tooling and prototype parts activity as part of the NPI activity with Sub-contractors.
• Participate in Contract Reviews.
• Support with sourcing new materials for cost saving activities or product development enhancements.
• Project Management of new materials introduction relating to new products, quality improvements or cost saving activity.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure they are aware of industry requirements and future market trends.
• Be aware of automotive quality problem solving tools (G8D) to assist in materials related to quality concerns.
• Understand automotive and electronic industry hazardous substance requirements to ensure we meet legal compliance requirements.
• Provide NVH/Acoustics support to the business, including close liaison with Technical Centre/Acoustics Section.
• Undertake appropriate cost reduction projects as specified by the Purchasing Manager.
• Write appropriate Supplier Quality Procedures for both Environmental and Quality Accreditation purposes and support audits of both systems.
• Some Direct Purchasing (e.g. materials) – in particular to support the source of materials in low cost countries.

Ideal candidate must have good experience of working within a Purchasing Dept both on buying and cost saving projects. High work ethic, travel flexibility, self-driven personality essential. First Tier automotive experience also beneficial.

If you have the necessary skills and experience to apply for this vacancy please send an up to date CV to Yui Kanthamalee (yui@bekham.co.uk) today, or call our office on 01268 540001 for further information.

Should you not receive a response to your application within 7 days please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion
 
Reference
YU003247
 
 
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Bekham resourcing
 
Profile
BeKham Resourcing
was established and continues to offer its clients and candidates a complete recruitment solution.
Our reputation is unsurpassed in our chosen fields of expertise which are; Accountancy & Financial; Automotive Engineering, including Technical Disciplines; Property Management; Sales; Clerical & Administration. Bekham has grown organically over the last five years allowing us the opportunity to be suppliers to many of the “House-hold” name companies nationally. We also, are pleased to support local businesses.

Our success has been built on determination to match the needs of both clients and candidates which has been gained by working closely to understand not only the particular job skills but also to ensure the match is in culture and personality. Across the full industry spectrum, at all levels of recruitment, our standard of quality and professionalism remain constant. Whether a regional, national or global service is required.
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Contact Name
Yui Kanthamalee
 
Telephone
01268 54001
 
Fax
01268 540002
 
Email
yui@bekham.co.uk
 
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