About the Job

Duration: 24-month contract (likely to extend)

Start: ASAP

Travel: UK mostly, with some European travel

We are actively looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join a global automotive company based in Peterlee.

Supplier Development Engineers will collaborate with international teams, helping ensure the supplier network delivers high-quality materials and components to support global customers.

This is a key role focused on supplier quality, capability improvement, and material compliance, ensuring suppliers consistently meet manufacturing and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or similar or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier quality and supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of PPAP / APQP processes.
• Leadership and strong stakeholder communication.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis.

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