Supplier Development Engineer
CV-LibraryPeterlee, County DurhamcontractPosted: 3 November 2026
Apply NowRate: £43/hour (Umbrella Inside IR35) or £31.50/hour PAYE
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
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