Quality Engineer: Supplier Quality & Manufacturing

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Nechells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Quality Engineer to join an established engineering manufacturer. You will own quality concerns for CNC machined components and supplier-produced parts, investigating issues and driving improvements.

This role covers supplier quality, manufacturing quality and engineering investigations, with responsibilities to manage non-conformances, support root-cause analysis, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Quality Engineer.
• Experience in CNC machining, precision engineering, aerospace, defence, oil & gas or similar sectors.
• Good understanding of milling, turning and manufacturing processes.
• Strong drawing interpretation skills including GD&T.
• Experience with metrology and inspection techniques.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Confident communicator who can work with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality concerns and non-conforming products
• Manage NCRs and corrective actions
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues
• Support supplier audits and supplier development activities
• Review engineering drawings and specifications
• Analyse inspection findings and identify root causes
• Support FAIR, PPAP and concession activities
• Work closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams
• Monitor supplier performance and quality trends
• Participate in continuous improvement projects

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Metrology

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

NCRs & corrective actions

Problem solving

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Quality Engineer to join an established engineering manufacturer. You will own quality concerns for CNC machined components and supplier-produced parts, investigating issues and driving improvements.

This role covers supplier quality, manufacturing quality and engineering investigations, with responsibilities to manage non-conformances, support root-cause analysis, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.