Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer – Body Structures or Chassis
Location: Weekly commute to either Warwick or Oxford
Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer – Body Structures or Chassis to join our highly skilled and dynamic Strategic Sourcing team. This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices in the Midlands or Oxfordshire, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What you will do:
Forseven is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer – Body Structures or Chassis to join our team in ensuring the successful launch of our new vehicle programmes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, a strong background in supplier quality management, and experience working with engineering partners and purchasing teams to develop and deploy sourcing strategies.
- Ensure the selection of capable suppliers for our new vehicle programmes
- Manage the delivery of new components into production using APQP tools
- Provide significant input into the design of components and manufacturing processes
- Develop and deploy sourcing strategies in collaboration with engineering development partners and purchasing teams
- Lead APQP activities on vehicle components/sub-systems
- Work closely with the engineering partner to ensure that Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are followed
We would like you to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing discipline highly desired
- Min. 3 years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment essential, preferably in the automotive industry
- Must be experienced in TS16949/VDA requirements
- Previous experience of Body Structures or Chassis commodities
- Experience with APQP tools and processes
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.