Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid/Home, NPI

Progressive; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality performance across a global supply base. The role involves supplier development, audits, PPAP/APQP, and continuous improvement across international sites, with a strong emphasis on NPI/NPD and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to drive robust quality standards, conducting supplier process audits and managing corrective actions while enabling travel

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality across engineering/manufacturing context.
• Proven track record with PPAP/APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality improvements across global supply base.
• Audit suppliers and manage PPAP review/approval.
• Support NPI/NPD programmes and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to uphold high quality standards.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

Supplier Development

Supplier Quality Assurance

Supplier Auditing

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

NPI

NPD

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Quality Management Systems

IATF 16949

Manufacturing

Engineering

Supply Chain

Supplier Performance Improvement

Process Audits

System Audits

Corrective Actions

Lean Manufacturing

Global Supply Chain

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Progressive is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality performance across a global supply base. The role involves supplier development, audits, PPAP/APQP, and continuous improvement across international sites, with a strong emphasis on NPI/NPD and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to drive robust quality standards, conducting supplier process audits and managing corrective actions while enabling travel