Company Name
ASTEMO UK, LTD.
Quality Management
Job Description:
The mobility industry is undergoing unprecedented change.
Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which includes Powertrain & Safety Systems, Chassis, Motorcycle, Software and Aftermarket businesses with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to values-driven leadership.
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our Bolton production plant.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and wants to contribute to meaningful, globally relevant projects.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Supporting Procurement department to conduct Management system and Process audits to qualify new suppliers during the selection process
- Manage suppliers through New Product Introduction, managing project deadlines, Supplier APQP and PPAP approval
- Schedule and conduct regular Management system and Process audits to maintain supplier approval based on supply risk
- Deploy Astemo Supplier Quality Manual, and conduct training to develop suppliers to attain IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 were required
- Attend supplier visits as required by the business – Audits, Development and corrective/preventive action implementation follow up as required by the business
- Be the voice of Astemo to suppliers and the voice of suppliers into Astemo for all related Quality topics
- Monitor and report Supplier Quality KPI’s and work with suppliers to improve their performance and reporting results within Astemo
- Liaise with suppliers and Astemo internally to manage Corrective and preventive action
- Manage QA related tasks through all supplier changes
- Manage supplier rejects as required by the business
Profile and Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards, particularly IATF 16949, and their practical application.
- Proficient in APQP methodologies and core quality tools, including Control Plans, Process Flow, FMEA, SPC, MSA (R&R), and PPAP.
- Experienced in supplier quality management, including supplier audits and supplier development activities.
- Skilled in applying structured quality methods to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support robust product and process quality.
- HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum.
- Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor
- 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally gained within automotive. We would consider a mechanical, electronics or high-volume manufacturing assembly background.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary : £38-42,000 gross annually
This position is a fixed term contract, with potential to go permanent.
Your future workplace: Astemo Bolton
- Production of Air Flow meters, Engine Control Units and Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems and xEV inverters
- +100 employees
- Benefits: Employer Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Sports and Social Fund, Flexitime, Early finish Friday, Yearly Bonus Scheme, Flexible Holidays, Life Insurance: x4 salary, 25 days holidays with additional length of service days, Electric Vehicle Scheme.
At Astemo, engineering excellence isn’t just about capability—it’s about purpose. Guided by our MISSION “We will contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing world-leading advanced mobility solutions”, our VISION “Safety and Freedom for the world through Mobility.
Onward with Astemo”, and our VALUES—Innovation, DE&I, Agility, Leadership Integrity and Collaboration—we work every day to create technologies that matter.
If you’re ready to put your skills to work in an environment built on global impact and forward thinking, apply today. Jobs | Astemo, Ltd. | Careers
