Randstad
Supplier Development Engineer
Supplier Development Engineer at Randstad, based in Peterlee, North East, paying £24.00 - £32.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £24.00 - £32.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Peterlee, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
About 11% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference PR-1561980
About the role
Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer
Location: Peterlee, County Durham (Fully Onsite)
Contract Duration: 24 Months (Likely to extend)
Rate: £32- £42 per hour Inside IR35
Travel: Approximately 30% UK & European travel (fully expensed)
A global heavy equipment manufacturer in Peterlee is seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to take full ownership of key European fabrication and tube suppliers during a major production ramp-up.
In this role, you will act as the technical and quality lead across your assigned supplier base-conducting audits, implementing quality gates, solving root-cause manufacturing issues, and driving continuous improvement to protect assembly line continuity.
What You'll Do
- Lead supplier performance, audits, and quality control assessments across UK and European manufacturing partners.
- Drive root-cause analysis (8D / 5-Why) and implement robust corrective action plans to eliminate recurring defects.
- Manage end-to-end APQP and PPAP submissions for new and existing components.
- Partner closely with internal engineering, procurement, and operations teams to safeguard production delivery and PPM targets.
- Travel up to 30% to visit supplier sites across the UK and mainland Europe (trips typically 2-3 nights).
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Supplier Development.
- Hands-on technical expertise in welding, metal fabrication, and machining processes.
- Quality Tooling Mastery: Proven track record running APQP, PPAP approvals, and supplier audits.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong capability in root-cause analysis and establishing lasting process controls.
- Education & Industry Background: Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent practical shop-floor experience) within Heavy Manufacturing, Automotive, Mining, Shipbuilding, Aerospace, or Wind Energy.
- Full UK/EU driving licence and valid passport for European travel.
This is an urgent role where Hiring Manager is looking for Candidates immediately
If interested then apply with a copy of your CV or send your CV to khushboo .pandey 1 @ randstaddigital .com
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
skills
CAD
Reference: PR-1561980 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 3 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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