Global Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Zero-Defect Supply

Molex; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Global Supplier Quality team in the United Kingdom. You will help drive supplier excellence, improve quality performance and work with international manufacturing partners to build a world-class supply chain focused on continuous improvement and zero defects.

Your responsibilities include leading audits, setting up CAPA, monitoring supplier performance, and collaborating with cross‑functional groups to implement best practices that deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quality or related technical discipline.
• Significant manufacturing, engineering or quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance.
• Excellent problem solving with structured root cause methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance using data-driven methods.
• Lead supplier improvement activities with Lean and Six Sigma.
• Conduct supplier audits to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support supplier selection, qualification and performance monitoring.
• Manage supplier quality documentation (PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Support new product introduction and supplier readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share best practices.
• Coach and influence suppliers and stakeholders to meet quality and delivery goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Quality discipline

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Job description

Molex is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Global Supplier Quality team in the United Kingdom. You will help drive supplier excellence, improve quality performance and work with international manufacturing partners to build a world-class supply chain focused on continuous improvement and zero defects.

Your responsibilities include leading audits, setting up CAPA, monitoring supplier performance, and collaborating with cross‑functional groups to implement best practices that deliver