Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

We're looking for a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) to play a key role in developing supplier capability, improving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability across our Global supply base. Working closely with Procurement, Category Management, Engineering, and Quality teams, you'll assess and onboard suppliers, support new product introductions, lead supplier audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also contribute to our Nuclear Quality Assurance programme, ensuring suppliers meet stringent industry requirements. What You'll Be Doing

• Evaluate, audit, and onboard new suppliers to support sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Conduct supplier audits and periodic re-evaluations, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Support new product introductions through DFM reviews, process development, and PPAP/sample approval activities.
• Develop supplier improvement plans, driving corrective actions and long-term capability enhancement.
• Lead supplier problem-solving activities using structured methodologies, including 8D.
• Support the resolution of supplier non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Perform Commercial Grade Surveys and Commercial Grade Item Dedication activities in support of our Nuclear Quality Assurance programme.
• Maintain accurate records, performance metrics, and stakeholder reporting.