Supplier Development Engineer

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting a Supplier Development Engineer for our global manufacturing client supporting some of the world’s largest mining equipment programmes.

This role is based fully onsite in Peterlee with approximately 10% travel. This is an initial 12 month contract position based on site 5 days a week. Pay Rate is £34.30ph PAYE or £46.35ph Umbrella.

Responsibilities:

• Assess supplier quality and ensure materials and components meet manufacturing specifications and regulatory standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and quality assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes, procedures, and environments.
• Monitor supplier defect rates and quality metrics, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support suppliers in improving performance through process enhancements, quality assurance planning, and process controls.
• Develop and implement supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Conduct supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with suppliers to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to supplier capability development to support production of high-performance industrial equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and process improvement.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and supplier quality methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

• 12 month contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 3:00pm, Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm
• 10% travel required
• Interview process: One-stage Teams interview (approx. 60 minutes)

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to be considered.

Please note: Our client cannot provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Peterlee

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English