Global Supplier Quality & Development Engineer – Audits & NPI

Rotork; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork is seeking a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) to enhance supplier capability, drive quality improvements, and ensure compliance across our global supply base. You will work with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to onboard suppliers, support new product introductions, and lead supplier audits.

You will develop supplier improvement plans, lead 8D problem solving, and contribute to Nuclear QA activities while maintaining accurate records and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a quality function in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience planning and delivering internal or supplier audits.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 requirements for documents, audits, product/process control, inspection, and measurement devices.
• Experience with key manufacturing/inspection processes (casting, machining, electronics, injection molding).
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture for tooling and finished components.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, audit, and onboard new suppliers to support sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Conduct supplier audits and re-evaluations for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support New Product Introductions through DFM reviews, process development, and PPAP/sample approval.
• Develop supplier improvement plans and drive corrective actions.
• Lead supplier problem solving with structured methods (8D).
• Support resolution of supplier non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Perform Commercial Grade Surveys and Commercial Grade Item Dedication for Nuclear QA.
• Maintain records, performance metrics, and stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

ISO 9001

DFM

Nuclear QA

Lean / Kaizen

Manufacturing processes

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Rotork is seeking a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) to enhance supplier capability, drive quality improvements, and ensure compliance across our global supply base. You will work with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to onboard suppliers, support new product introductions, and lead supplier audits.

You will develop supplier improvement plans, lead 8D problem solving, and contribute to Nuclear QA activities while maintaining accurate records and performance metrics.