SQA Engineer

Job description

Req ID 86607 | Elec Op - Peterlee, United Kingdom, ZF Automotive UK Limited SQA Engineer About the Team: You will join the Supplier Quality team, a small, experienced, and close‑knit group consisting of one SQA Engineer, an SQA Apprentice, and an on‑site inspection partner (Aktrion). The team works hands‑on with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure high quality standards across mechanical components. The culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and knowledge‑driven, with a strong focus on ownership and accountability. Engineers are trusted to manage their responsibilities independently and are encouraged to take initiative and apply their expertise in practice. The environment suits self‑starters who value autonomy and direct contribution, with minimal micro‑management. What you can look forward to as SQA Engineer: - Management of quality concerns related to the plant’s mechanical parts suppliers - Execution of APQP and PPAP activities with inter‑departmental liaison - Leadership and day‑to‑day support of the SQA Apprentice - Monitoring and reporting of supplier metrics and KPIs - Execution of supplier audits when required and support of supplier change request processes as we...