Rate: £43/hour (Umbrella Inside IR35) or £31.50/hour PAYE Duration: 24-month contract (likely to extend) Start: ASAP Travel: UK mostly, with some European travel We are actively looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join a global automotive company based in Peterlee. Supplier Development Engineers will collaborate with international teams, helping ensure the supplier network delivers high-quality materials and components to support global customers. This is a key role focused on supplier quality, capability improvement, and material compliance, ensuring suppliers consistently meet manufacturing and regulatory standards. Requirements: * Degree in Engineering or similar or equivalent industry experience. * Experience in industrial manufacturing environments. * Strong understanding of supplier quality and supply chain processes. * Knowledge of PPAP / APQP processes. * Leadership and strong stakeholder communication. * Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis