Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Senior SQA Engineer 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 near Guildford or Coventry, 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 and experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineers 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
Experience in a complex manufacturing environment essential, preferably in the automotive industry
Must be highly experienced in TS16949/VDA requirements
Previous experience of the commodities within the remit of the role is desired but not essential
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.
We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.