Supplier Quality Engineer - Interior Trim

Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong background in Interior Trim commodities within automotive manufacturing?

• Benefits Include:
• £30.00 - £35.00 per hour (Inside IR35 – Umbrella pay rate)
• Accommodation allowance available for candidates commuting from outside the local area
• Contract opportunity within a world-renowned high-performance automotive manufacturer
• 3-6 month contract with potential for extension
• Full-time, site-based role in Woking, Surrey

We are supporting a high-performance automotive manufacturer in their search for an Interior Trim Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Surrey-based team on a contract basis.

This is a hands-on role focused on supplier quality, containment and recovery activities across a range of interior trim commodities including seating, leather, textiles, soft trim, cockpit assemblies and other appearance-critical components. You'll play a key role in protecting vehicle build, supporting production and driving supplier performance improvements.

Role Overview

Working closely with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering and Programme teams, you'll 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 interior trim and appearance-critical 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

Experience Required:

• Proven Supplier Quality Engineering experience supporting interior trim commodities within automotive manufacturing
• Experience working with seating, leather, textiles, soft trim, cockpit assemblies or other appearance-critical 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 advantageous
• Must have the independent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

If you're an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with specialist Interior Trim experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity within a high-performance automotive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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.