Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (6 Month FTC)

Oliver Talent Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer for an initial 6-month contract in Northampton. This role involves evaluating suppliers, managing audits, and ensuring quality standards in a high-paced environment across various industries.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supplier quality engineering, ideally in electronics/PCBA.
• Confident in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of incoming components, focusing on PCBA suppliers.
• Develop and implement supplier inspection and evaluation processes.
• Produce detailed reports on supplier quality and performance trends.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier development

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing

Job description

Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong background in electronics manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to operational success? If so, we want to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing business. You ll work as part of a dynamic team, supporting high-performance production from prototype through to series delivery across automotive, motorsport, and other specialist industries.

As a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (initial 6-month contract), you will be responsible for evaluating and supporting suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards are achieved and maintained.

Your responsibilities as a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer:

• Conduct assessments of incoming components, with a focus on PCBA suppliers and electronics.
• Develop and implement supplier inspection, testing and evaluation processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier audits, concessions and compliance with quality standards.
• Produce detailed reports and analysis on supplier quality and performance trends.

Your current experience which will help you as a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing.
• Significant experience in supplier quality engineering, ideally in electronics/PCBA.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and supplier development within a manufacturing environment.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team with regular supplier interaction.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret technical documentation.

What you can expect as a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer:

• Initial 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Competitive Salary, dependent on experience.
• Company pension.
• Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays.
• On-site in Northamptonshire.

If you are interested in the role, please click apply and the Oliver Talent Solutions team will be in touch with more details.