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# STA Engineer - Electrification

- **Company:** Unipart Group
- **Location:** Coventry, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £47,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** VDA 6.3, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6af6f4c8efb020ed987555ea/apply

## About the Role

We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role!

Automotive and Tier 1 Experience - Strong background in automotive manufacturing, Tier 1 supply base management, and customer-specific requirements

Quality Auditing and Compliance - Proven expertise in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 auditing, including new supplier validation and ongoing surveillance audits

APQP and Launch Support - Deep understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes to ensure robust product introduction and launch execution

Electrification and Technical Capability - Technical knowledge of electrification supply chains, electrical components, and high-voltage safety standards

Supplier Development and Technical Assistance - Demonstrated ability to drive continuous supplier improvement, track KPIs, and manage technical performance

Problem Solving and Containment - Proficiency in facilitating 8D root-cause problem solving, implementing containment actions, and managing stop-shipment reviews

Qualifications - Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred

## Description

We are seeking a Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer to take responsibility for managing the quality and technical performance of the Unipart Electrification supply base. You will play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and technical capability of external suppliers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deploy robust APQP processes, execute rigorous audits, implement continuous supplier development, and drive root cause problem-solving to ensure robust product introduction and operational excellence

As part of your key responsibilities you'll focus on:

Quality Planning and Audits - Conduct new supplier validation, APQP, launch support, and ongoing surveillance audits to ensure standard compliance

Supplier Development and Technical Support - Support supplier nominations, drive continuous improvement, and provide technical assistance to key suppliers

Performance Monitoring and Compliance - Track supplier KPIs, manage customer-specific requirements, and handle escalation and reporting

Problem Resolution and Containment - Facilitate 8D root-cause problem solving and execute field action/stop shipment reviews for supplier concerns