Supplier Quality Engineer

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd in Alton is recruiting an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on supplier quality management, continuous improvement, and supplier development in a highly technical engineering environment.

You will audit supplier systems, monitor performance, and drive improvements with internal teams and external suppliers. The position requires 5+ years in a SQE role and strong knowledge of QMS and APQP/PPAP methodologies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in supplier quality/SQE role.
• Experience with quality management systems and Lead Auditor qualification.
• ISO auditing experience.
• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA and Control Plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve supplier quality and compliance against company quality requirements.
• Conduct supplier quality system audits and support supplier approval and qualification.
• Monitor supplier performance via quality scorecards and drive improvements.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on FAIRs, PPAPs, Certificates of Conformity, Material Certificates, Control Plans and PDIs.
• Investigate supplier non-conformances and corrective actions; close out effectively.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D and A3 methodologies.
• Participate in Material Review Board meetings and support disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Support introduction and qualification of new suppliers.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects with suppliers.

Skills

Quality management

Lead Auditor

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

APQP

PPAP

MSA

SPC

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join an established engineering business on a 6-month temporary contract?

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded quality professional to become part of a highly experienced team based in Alton. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supplier quality management, continuous improvement initiatives, and supplier development projects, ensuring products consistently meet the highest quality standards and customer expectations.

Offering hybrid working, a competitive salary of up to £65,000, and the opportunity to work closely with suppliers and stakeholders across the business, this role would suit someone with a strong background in regulated environments.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000
• 6-month temporary contract, with potential to extend
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Alton office
• Opportunity to work within a highly technical engineering/manufacturing environment
• Significant supplier interaction and project-based work
• Scope for travel, including supplier visits

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and improve supplier quality and compliance against company quality requirements.
• Conduct supplier quality system audits and support the approval and ongoing qualification of suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality scorecards and drive improvements where required.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on FAIRs, PPAPs, Certificates of Conformity, Material Certificates, Control Plans and PDIs.
• Investigate supplier non-conformances, failed PPAPs and quality deviations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
• Lead and support root cause investigations and corrective actions, using methodologies such as 8D and A3.
• Participate in Material Review Board meetings and support the disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Support the introduction and qualification of new suppliers.
• Work with suppliers on continuous improvement projects, workshops and training.
• Review customer specifications, technical drawings and build procedures.
• Support internal teams in achieving SQDC performance targets.
• Ensure raw materials and supplier products meet required specifications and compliance standards.

You’ll ideally have:

• An Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar Supplier Quality/SQE position.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and Lead Auditor qualification.
• ISO auditing experience.
• Experience using quality improvement tools including APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA and Control Plans.
• Strong problem-solving experience using 8D, A3 or similar methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience working with and managing external fabricators/suppliers.
• Welding experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.