Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (6 Month FTC)

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing business as a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. You will evaluate and support suppliers to ensure high-quality standards across automotive, motorsport, and other specialist industries. Your responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing inspection processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with suppliers in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of incoming components focused on PCBA suppliers.
• Develop supplier inspection and evaluation processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Development

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience 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.