Supplier Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to join their dynamic Quality team. This exciting opportunity involves ensuring supplier compliance, enhancing quality performance, and supporting robust supply chain processes. You will be integral in building strong supplier relationships, conducting audits, and implementing process improvements. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, this forward-thinking organization offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a role that blends technical expertise with strategic oversight, this position is for you.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Career progression support

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain supplier relationships for quality and reliability.
• Conduct audits and evaluations for supplier compliance.
• Lead investigations on supplier non-conformances.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

Quality Tools (8D, RCCA, FMEA, APQP)

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturer known for delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products. Their commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and supplier collaboration has positioned them as a leader in their field.

The Opportunity:
We're seeking a proactive and driven Supplier Quality Engineer to join a high-performing Quality team. This role will be instrumental in ensuring supplier compliance, improving quality performance, and supporting robust supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive consistent quality and reliability.




• Conduct audits, assessments, and evaluations of suppliers to ensure compliance with required standards.




• Investigate supplier non-conformances and lead effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.




• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and approval processes including documentation.




• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and procurement.




• Identify and implement opportunities for process and performance improvements across the supply chain.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or related role within a manufacturing environment.




• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, RCCA, FMEA, APQP, and control plans.




• Confident in working with both local and international suppliers.




• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.




• Technical/engineering background desirable (HNC/HND/Degree ).

What’s on Offer:

• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.




• Opportunities to work on technically interesting and impactful projects.




• Professional development and career progression support.




• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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