Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer

Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer

BIW | Interior Trim | Body Panels | Composites | Carbon Fibre

Woking, Surrey | Contract & Permanent Opportunities Available

 

Benefits Include:

• £33.00 - £36.00 per hour (Inside IR35 - Umbrella Pay Rate)
• Accommodation allowance available for candidates commuting from outside the local area
• Contract opportunities within a world-renowned high-performance automotive manufacturer
• Initial 3-6 month contracts with strong potential for extension
• Full-time, site-based role in Woking, Surrey
• Permanent opportunities also available for candidates seeking a long-term position

 

About the Role

We are supporting a high-performance automotive manufacturer in their search for multiple Automotive Supplier Quality Engineers to join their Surrey-based team.

We are particularly interested in speaking with Supplier Quality Engineers who have experience in one or more of the following commodity areas:

• Body-in-White (BIW)
• Interior Trim
• Body Panels
• Composites
• Carbon Fibre Components

These are hands-on roles focused on supplier quality, containment and supplier recovery activities across a range of production and programme environments. You will play a key role in protecting vehicle build, supporting production and driving supplier performance improvements across quality-critical automotive components.

Working closely with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering and Programme teams, you will take ownership of supplier quality concerns, ensuring effective containment actions are implemented while driving robust corrective actions and sustainable supplier recovery plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality concerns across assigned commodity areas, including BIW, Interior Trim, Body Panels, Composites and Carbon Fibre Components
• Lead supplier containment activities to protect production and vehicle build
• Manage Controlled Shipping (CSL1 & CSL2) activities through to containment exit
• Drive supplier root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why and other structured problem-solving techniques
• Coordinate sorting, inspection, rework and third-party containment activities where required
• Monitor supplier performance through PPM, defect trends, quality escapes and recovery metrics
• Act as the key interface between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams
• Escalate supplier risks and provide clear updates on containment status, recovery plans and quality concerns
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement activities to reduce quality risk and improve performance

 

Experience Required

• Proven Supplier Quality Engineering experience within automotive manufacturing
• Experience supporting one or more commodity areas including BIW, Interior Trim, Body Panels, Composites, Carbon Fibre, Exterior Systems or related automotive components
• Previous experience managing supplier containment, supplier recovery and production protection activities
• Strong understanding of Controlled Shipping (CSL1 & CSL2) and supplier escalation processes
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D and Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and prioritisation skills
• Experience within OEM, Tier 1, motorsport or high-performance automotive manufacturing environments is highly advantageous
• Must have the independent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

 

Interested?

If you're an experienced Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer with expertise in BIW, Interior Trim, Body Panels, Composites or Carbon Fibre components, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for your next contract assignment or a permanent opportunity, we have multiple positions available within a fast-paced, high-performance automotive environment.

Apply today to discuss which commodity area and opportunity best aligns with your experience.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients’ drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.