Manufacturing Quality Engineer: Supplier Audits & Improvement

Marshall Land Systems; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to ensure outsourced manufacturing meets quality, compliance and performance standards. The role acts as the main interface between internal teams and suppliers, coordinating audits, problem solving, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply base.

You will work with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning and Procurement to align on production requirements, monitor supplier performance, and support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Experience with supplier quality management and audit processes.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, or Fishbone analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure alignment on production requirements, schedules, and technical expectations.
• Support problem-solving activities within the production environment to resolve delays, quality concerns, or technical challenges.
• Identify inefficiencies within manufacturing and supplier processes and propose improvements.
• Coordinate and track process changes, decisions, and actions with stakeholders.
• Work with Quality teams to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Review supplier Quality Management Systems to ensure conformance and control of variation.
• Monitor and analyse supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting supplier strengths and risks.
• Provide recommendations to improve processes and controls.
• Communicate audit outcomes with Procurement, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Supply Chain, Planning, and Manufacturing.
• Support suppliers in addressing non-conformances or corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across internal and external supply base.

Skills

Quality assurance

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

Communication with suppliers

Analytical skills

Education

Technical qualification in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering

HNC/HND or Degree in engineering/quality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Marshall Land Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to ensure outsourced manufacturing meets quality, compliance and performance standards. The role acts as the main interface between internal teams and suppliers, coordinating audits, problem solving, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply base.

You will work with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning and Procurement to align on production requirements, monitor supplier performance, and support