Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Rotork; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork, a market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, seeks an SQDE to elevate supplier capability and quality across our global supply base. You’ll align with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to onboard suppliers, support NPI, and drive continuous improvement while meeting stringent Nuclear QA standards.

You will conduct supplier audits, lead 8D problem-solving, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with ISO9001 and explosion-risk materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in quality function in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience planning and delivery of internal or supplier audits.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 requirements for control of documents, internal audits, control of product and processes, inspection, and non-conforming products.
• Experience with key manufacturing/inspection processes (casting, machining, electronics, injection moulding).
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture principles for tooling and finished components.
• Proficient with MS Office tools.
• Written and spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, audit, and onboard new suppliers to support sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Conduct supplier audits and periodic re-evaluations for quality and regulatory standards.
• Support new product introductions via DFM reviews, process development, and PPAP/sample approval activities.
• Develop supplier improvement plans and drive corrective actions.
• Lead supplier problem-solving using structured methodologies (8D).
• Resolve supplier non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Perform Commercial Grade Surveys and Commercial Grade Item Dedication for Nuclear QA program.
• Maintain records, metrics, and stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Self-directed

Continuous improvement

Lean / Kaizen

Auditing

Quality management

Nuclear industry experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) to play a key role in developing supplier capability, improving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability across our Global supply base.

Working closely with Procurement, Category Management, Engineering, and Quality teams, you’ll assess and onboard suppliers, support new product introductions, lead supplier audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also contribute to our Nuclear Quality Assurance programme, ensuring suppliers meet stringent industry requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Evaluate, audit, and onboard new suppliers to support sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Conduct supplier audits and periodic re-evaluations, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Support new product introductions through DFM reviews, process development, and PPAP/sample approval activities.
• Develop supplier improvement plans, driving corrective actions and long-term capability enhancement.
• Lead supplier problem-solving activities using structured methodologies, including 8D.
• Support the resolution of supplier non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Perform Commercial Grade Surveys and Commercial Grade Item Dedication activities in support of our Nuclear Quality Assurance programme.
• Maintain accurate records, performance metrics, and stakeholder reporting.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to influence supplier performance on a global scale, contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, and play a vital role in delivering quality, sustainability, and operational excellence across our supply chain.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical engineering or a related discipline;
• At least 3 years’ experience in quality function in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of planning and delivery of internal or supplier audits.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 requirements for control of documents, internal audits, control of product and processes (manufacturing), inspection, control of non-conforming product and measuring devices.
• Experience of at least one of the key manufacturing and inspection processes employed throughout Rotork’s supply chain i.e. casting, machining, electronics manufacturing, injection moulding.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture principles for both production tooling and finished components.
• Competence with computerized analytical tools including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel.
• Competence in written and spoken communication in English.
• ISO/IEC 80079-34 - Requirements for products used in explosive atmospheres Quality Management System
• Statistical data analysis techniques e.g. Normal Distribution, Statistical Process Control Charts, Hypothesis Testing.
• Trained Kaizen facilitator & familiarity with Lean toolset.
• Nuclear Industry Experience

Person Specification:

• Self-directed in-line with the company’s purpose and our departmental/personal objectives
• Enthusiasm for Sustainability
• Strong sense of continuous improvement. Reflective and open to continually improving our practice.
• Keen to learn the “Why” behind our requirements, and understand new technical requirements e.g. Explosive Atmospheres, Nuclear
• Frequent travel to suppliers is needed – often >25%, occasionally 50% of time in busy periods.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.