Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (6 Month FTC)

Oliver Talent Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business in Northampton is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer for an initial 6-month contract. You will evaluate and support suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards in electronics manufacturing. The ideal candidate has strong experience in supplier quality engineering and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of incoming components, focusing 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.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.