Field-Based Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Burton upon Trent; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LH Group (Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Field Based) to drive supplier quality across the base. You will audit suppliers, onboard new partners, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Ideal candidates have proven experience as a Quality Inspector/Technician, strong supplier relationship management, and the ability to read engineering drawings. UK work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Field-based role requiring travel to supplier sites.
• Experience as a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and improve supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with industry quality improvement tools and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a supplier audit system and schedules.
• Evaluate and assess the existing supply base.
• Approve and onboard new suppliers, ensuring quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and address issues (time, process, materials, cost).
• Resolve manufacturing and quality issues with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify root causes of quality issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Attend quality reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Measure supplier performance and drive improvement plans.
• Prepare essential supplier documentation for final customer FAIs.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Field based travel

Reading engineering drawings

Quality improvement tools

Supplier audits

Job description

LH Group (Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Field Based) to drive supplier quality across the base. You will audit suppliers, onboard new partners, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Ideal candidates have proven experience as a Quality Inspector/Technician, strong supplier relationship management, and the ability to read engineering drawings. UK work authorization is required.