Full-Time

Supplier Quality Engineer

Astemo

Astemo

10,001+ employees

EV hardware and autonomous-systems supplier

No salary listed

Manchester, UK + 2 more

More locations: Bolton, UK | United Kingdom

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Category
QA & Testing (1)
Requirements
  • HNC / HND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering as a minimum
  • Qualified IATF/VDA 6.3 auditor
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally gained within automotive
  • We would consider a mechanical, electronics or high-volume manufacturing assembly background
  • Liaison with suppliers
Responsibilities
  • New Supplier Approval: Supporting Procurement department to conduct Management system and Process audits to qualify new suppliers during the selection process.
  • Supplier NPI: Mange suppliers through New Product Introduction, managing project deadlines, Supplier APQP and PPAP approval.
  • Ongoing Supplier Approval: Schedule and conduct regular Management system and Process audits to maintain supplier approval based on supply risk.
  • Supplier development and training: Deploy Astemo Supplier Quality Manual, and conduct training to develop suppliers to attain IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 where required.
  • Supplier Visits: Attend supplier visits as required by the business – Audits, Development and corrective/preventive action implementation follow up as required by the business
  • Supplier / Astemo interface: Be the voice of Astemo to suppliers and the voice of suppliers into Astemo for all related topics.
  • Supplier Quality KPI & Reporting: Monitor and report Supplier Quality KPI’s and work with suppliers to improve their performance and reporting results within Astemo.
  • Supplier corrective action: Liaise with suppliers and Astemo internally to manage Corrective and preventive action.
  • Supplier Change management: Manage QA related tasks through all supplier changes.
  • Supplier defects: Manage supplier rejects as required by the business.
  • You may, from time to time, be required to carry out any other duties outside of this job description as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

Astemo designs and builds essential vehicle systems as a global supplier, providing hardware and software for modern cars, including electric powertrain components, inverters, ADAS, chassis, and motorcycle parts. Its products combine mechanical hardware with software and control systems to enable electrification, autonomy, and smart vehicle functions, such as motors and inverters driving propulsion and software controls for safety features. The company differentiates itself by the scale and integration gained from merging Hitachi Automotive Systems with Honda’s Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo, enabling end-to-end, software-enabled mobility solutions. Its goal is to be a leading partner to automakers by expanding electric-vehicle offerings and developing integrated control systems for next-generation mobility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Honda's increased stake accelerates SDV hardware-software integration and cloud engineering.
  • April 2024 merger absorbs EV motor subsidiary, streamlining production ahead of IPO.
  • Hitachi's 40% ownership provides AI, digital expertise for electrification investments.

What critics are saying

  • Honda's 40% stake misaligns strategy, blocking GM, Ford supplies within 12-24 months.
  • 80,000-employee integration fails, causing SDV delays and overruns in 6-18 months.
  • JIC Capital's 20% stake restricts US OEM sales amid Japan-US tensions in 18-36 months.

What makes Astemo unique

  • Astemo integrates electrification, ADAS, and chassis from 2021 merger of Hitachi Automotive, Keihin, Showa, Nissin.
  • Astemo delivers software-defined vehicle platforms with model-based engineering and virtual validation.
  • Astemo's three segments—electrification, vehicles, motorcycles—serve 70 global OEMs including Honda, Nissan.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Relocation Assistance

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Sabbatical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Education allowance

Training Programs

HR programs

Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
Motoring Trends
Dec 17th, 2025
Honda boosts Astemo stake to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

Honda has increased its stake in Astemo, an automotive systems supplier, as part of a capital restructuring aimed at positioning the company for the software-defined vehicle era. The move will enhance collaboration between Honda and Astemo to integrate software and hardware across in-car systems and cloud engineering. Hitachi will continue supporting Astemo's AI and software development through digital technology expertise. The company plans to pursue an initial public offering whilst focusing on mobility electrification and AI-driven intelligence. Astemo employs over 80,000 people globally across the Americas, Asia, Europe and Japan, operating divisions for electrification, vehicles and motorcycles. The restructuring aims to establish Astemo as a leading provider of integrated vehicle systems rather than individual components.

AVCJ
Mar 31st, 2023
JIC Capital backs Japan's Hitachi Astemo

JIC Capital, the private equity unit of Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), has agreed to take a 20% stake in automotive components manufacturer Hitachi Astemo as part of a restructuring that will see Hitachi cede majority ownership.