Hybrid Supplier Quality Engineer - ISO & CI

Woods Air Movement; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

4% pension scheme

Life assurance

Company sick pay scheme

Employee discount scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Woods Air Movement, part of FläktGroup, seeks a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer in Colchester to ensure supplier quality meets high standards for manufacturing and customers. You will collaborate with Procurement, Operations and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes audits, supplier performance reviews, and 8D/problem-solving to address quality concerns and implement sustainable improvements within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering within manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience applying root cause analysis and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience conducting internal audits to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier appraisal, selection and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Develop and improve supply chain monitoring and supplier management processes.
• Conduct internal audits per ISO 9001/14001 requirements.
• Facilitate regular supplier performance review meetings.
• Manage supplier-related quality concerns using 8D and root cause analysis.
• Conduct supplier visits to verify corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and performance monitoring systems.
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify improvements.
• Review and update supplier quality procedures and documentation.
• Produce accurate reports to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations and Quality teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Assurance

Quality Engineering

Quality management principles

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Willingness to travel

Lead Auditor

Education

HNC or degree in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Woods Air Movement, part of FläktGroup, seeks a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer in Colchester to ensure supplier quality meets high standards for manufacturing and customers. You will collaborate with Procurement, Operations and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes audits, supplier performance reviews, and 8D/problem-solving to address quality concerns and implement sustainable improvements within a manufacturing environment.