Supplier Development / Warranty Engineer

Job Description:

Supplier Development / Warranty Engineer

• £31,500 to £36,500 per annum
• Coventry, West Midlands
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Career Development

Why join Evtec Automotive?

Evtec Automotive is more than just a parts manufacturer – we’re part of a movement towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.

With key customers like Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, and Ford, we’re at the heart of British automotive innovation.

We’re also a business with purpose – committed to making a positive impact through inclusive employment and creating opportunities that go beyond the bottom line.

• Be part of a forward-thinking manufacturer
• Join a company that supports sustainability and inclusion
• Work with top-tier automotive brands
• Contribute to a people-focused workplace

The Role of Supplier Development / Warranty Engineer

We’re looking for a hands-on Supplier Development / Warranty Engineer to join our growing quality team. You will take the lead with regards to management of all quality issues from the supplier base, in an interesting and varied role, which is also responsbile for processing and responding to warranty claims from the customer in line with their warranty process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the quality function of the supplier base for Evtec
• Support the ongoing development of the Evtec Business Management System, to continue progress of supplier development. 
• Monitor, review and respond to all supplier quality concerns ensuring that they are properly investigated and then working with suppliers to deliver effective resolutions to improve supplier quality and performance.
• Carry out sub-supplier audits when necessary to support on new supplier nominations and to verify / close out any supplier quality concerns.
• Work with purchasing team to ensure sub-suppliers meet all requirements, i.e. ISO9001, with TS16949 (or at least working towards it). 
• Understand and implement any other sub-supplier specific quality standards.
• Management of all warranty with Evtec, access relevant portal to process and respond to claims within given time frames. 

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a quality role within automotive manufacturing
• Confident communicator across all levels of the business
• Ability to conduct supplier audits
• Comfortable reading engineering drawings and using measuring equipment
• Knowledge of quality tools techniques
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Driving licence and own transport (desirable)