Global Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Rotork1; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork is seeking a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer to strengthen our global supplier base. You will audit suppliers, onboard new ones, support new product introductions through PPAP, and drive corrective actions to raise capability and quality performance. A Nuclear QA element adds critical compliance focus.

You’ll collaborate with Procurement, Engineering and Quality teams, monitor supplier performance, and report metrics. Travel >25% to suppliers may be required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in quality function within manufacturing.
• Experience planning and delivering internal or supplier audits.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 for control of documents, audits, processes, inspection, and non-conforming product.
• Understanding of DFM concepts for tooling and components.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English communication

Sustainability mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

ERP data

Job description

Rotork is seeking a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer to strengthen our global supplier base. You will audit suppliers, onboard new ones, support new product introductions through PPAP, and drive corrective actions to raise capability and quality performance. A Nuclear QA element adds critical compliance focus.

You’ll collaborate with Procurement, Engineering and Quality teams, monitor supplier performance, and report metrics. Travel >25% to suppliers may be required.