Maritime Supplier Quality Engineer – Defence

Morson Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

TKMS ATLAS UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for Maritime Defence to ensure components and assemblies meet rigorous standards for mission-critical programmes. Based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith, you will manage supplier quality from qualification through to delivery and lead audits, NCRs and CAPA with internal teams.

Experience in regulated defence/maritime environments and knowledge of tools like 8D, PFMEA and ISO 9001 will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or equivalent in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to audit suppliers, perform non-conformances and drive CAPA.
• Strong interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance from qualification to delivery.
• Conduct supplier audits, inspections and quality reviews.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead root-cause / corrective action.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier audits

Non-conformance & CAPA

Drawings & specs

Quality tools (8D/5 Whys)

Defence/maritime experience

Composites/Welding/IPC

APQP/PPAP/PFMEA

ISO/AS9100 knowledge

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality qualification

Job description

TKMS ATLAS UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for Maritime Defence to ensure components and assemblies meet rigorous standards for mission-critical programmes. Based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith, you will manage supplier quality from qualification through to delivery and lead audits, NCRs and CAPA with internal teams.

Experience in regulated defence/maritime environments and knowledge of tools like 8D, PFMEA and ISO 9001 will be advantageous.