Global Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Rotork; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork, a market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, seeks an SQDE to elevate supplier capability and quality across our global supply base. You’ll align with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to onboard suppliers, support NPI, and drive continuous improvement while meeting stringent Nuclear QA standards.

You will conduct supplier audits, lead 8D problem-solving, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with ISO9001 and explosion-risk materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in quality function in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience planning and delivery of internal or supplier audits.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 requirements for control of documents, internal audits, control of product and processes, inspection, and non-conforming products.
• Experience with key manufacturing/inspection processes (casting, machining, electronics, injection moulding).
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture principles for tooling and finished components.
• Proficient with MS Office tools.
• Written and spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, audit, and onboard new suppliers to support sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Conduct supplier audits and periodic re-evaluations for quality and regulatory standards.
• Support new product introductions via DFM reviews, process development, and PPAP/sample approval activities.
• Develop supplier improvement plans and drive corrective actions.
• Lead supplier problem-solving using structured methodologies (8D).
• Resolve supplier non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Perform Commercial Grade Surveys and Commercial Grade Item Dedication for Nuclear QA program.
• Maintain records, metrics, and stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Self-directed

Continuous improvement

Lean / Kaizen

Auditing

Quality management

Nuclear industry experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Rotork, a market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, seeks an SQDE to elevate supplier capability and quality across our global supply base. You’ll align with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to onboard suppliers, support NPI, and drive continuous improvement while meeting stringent Nuclear QA standards.

You will conduct supplier audits, lead 8D problem-solving, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with ISO9001 and explosion-risk materials