Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

at  Norton Motorcycles

We’re not just another bike brand - we’re an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that’s passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.
Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we’re entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!
At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.
So if you’re passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that’s shaping the future of this legendary brand, we’d love to hear from you!

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer in the electrical/electronic field within manufacturing / engineering / automotive industries. This individual will be an enthusiastic and capable individual with a hands-on approach to Quality prepared to lead by example to instill a mindset of Quality first within a busy supply chain. You will need to demonstrate the ability to manage a high degree of change within an organisation.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage part approval processes for parts on new projects, ensuring that all builds from prototype to production builds have the right part, to the right Quality and at the right time (PPAP)
• Validate completed PPAP elements at supplier site where required
• Complete SPR on critical/NNN parts at suppliers, utilising the APQP checklist
• Diagnose current areas at suppliers required for improvement, including supplier assessment (NCA) gap closure
• Develop and monitor supplier improvement plans
• New supplier identification and approval in conjunction with Purchasing
• Conduct process & product audits at suppliers, identify opportunities for improvement for known and potential quality concerns
• Evaluate corrective actions (M3) on Chronic concerns for effectiveness. Progress to M4 (read across) & M5 (Standardisation) where applicable
• Customer/warranty return flowdown and link to warranty agreement system – DCN’s implemented on time