Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer - Audits & Improvements

Energy Jobline CVL; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role focuses on audits, capability reviews, and the qualification of new suppliers, with emphasis on aerospace standards.

You will lead corrective actions, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure PPAP activities align with AS9145. Collaboration with Procurement and Engineering is essential to meet quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Supplier Quality focused position.
• A good understanding of Aerospace standards and processes.
• Experience with 8D, root cause analysis, FMEA, APQP and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective actions.
• The confidence to challenge suppliers and drive sustainable improvements.
• A structured, proactive and results-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier quality performance in line with company requirements and objectives.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments and capability reviews.
• Support the qualification and approval of new suppliers.
• Lead supplier quality improvement and corrective action activities.
• Investigate supplier-related non-conformances and drive root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Review supplier processes and ensure appropriate control plans and inspection standards are in place.
• Support PPAP activities in accordance to AS9145.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement and Engineering.
• Ensure suppliers comply with relevant quality standards, specifications and customer requirements.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Audit & supplier audits

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Aerospace standards knowledge

Tools

APQP

FMEA

AS9145

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role focuses on audits, capability reviews, and the qualification of new suppliers, with emphasis on aerospace standards.

You will lead corrective actions, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure PPAP activities align with AS9145. Collaboration with Procurement and Engineering is essential to meet quality requirements.