Supplier Quality Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Aston Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Mon-Fri working pattern

Aston, West Midlands location

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is recruiting a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a global engineering business manufacturing marine applications, predominantly site-based and focused on inspection and improvement of supplied components before production.

You'll inspect machined parts, investigate quality concerns, and work with suppliers to identify root causes while supporting the Senior Supplier Development Engineer in driving continuous supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting CNC machined components
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Familiarity with verniers, micrometers and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of tolerances and surface finishes

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming machined components against drawings and specifications
• Verify dimensional accuracy, tolerances and surface finishes
• Review supplier documentation and certification
• Identify non-conforming components and quality issues
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns
• Conduct occasional supplier visits when required
• Ensure only compliant parts are released into production

Skills

Inspection

CNC machining

Reading engineering drawings

Root cause analysis

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Inspection equipment

Job description

Are you a Quality Inspector, CNC Machinist or Junior Quality Engineer looking to take the next step in your engineering career?

We are recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a global engineering business manufacturing marine applications.

This Supplier Quality Engineer position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a machining and inspection background to move into a broader supplier quality and engineering role, working alongside an experienced Senior Supplier Development Engineer as part of a supportive and highly skilled team.

Unlike a traditional Supplier Quality Engineer role where extensive travel is required, this position is predominantly site based and focused on the inspection, investigation and improvement of supplied components before they enter production.

If you have experience inspecting machined components and understanding the quality requirements behind precision engineering, this could be the ideal move for you.

The Role

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all supplied components meet the quality standards required before they are released into manufacturing.

A significant part of the role involves inspecting incoming machined parts, investigating quality concerns and working with suppliers to identify and resolve root cause issues.

Working closely with the Senior Supplier Development Engineer, the successful Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in protecting manufacturing quality and driving continuous supplier performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming machined components against drawings and specifications
• Verify dimensional accuracy, tolerances and surface finishes
• Review supplier documentation and certification
• Identify non-conforming components and quality issues
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns
• Conduct occasional supplier visits when required
• Ensure only compliant parts are released into production

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates from:

• Quality Inspector backgrounds
• Senior Quality Inspector backgrounds
• Goods In Inspection roles
• CNC Machining environments
• Precision Engineering
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Valve Manufacturing
• Defence Manufacturing

You will ideally have:

• Experience inspecting CNC machined components
• Understanding of milling and turning processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using inspection equipment such as verniers and micrometers
• Knowledge of tolerances and surface finishes
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience investigating quality issues
• Good communication skills and confidence working with suppliers

Why Join?

• Opportunity to progress into a full engineering role
• Work for a globally recognised engineering manufacturer
• Receive support and mentoring from an experienced Senior Supplier Development Engineer
• Develop supplier quality and investigation expertise
• Join a stable and growing business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Package

• Company benefits package
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Aston, Birmingham location

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Teams Interview
• Stage 2: Onsite Interview

Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary in GBP (£): 40000 - 51000, Annual Salary
Job Location: Aston, West Midlands, UK
Years of Relevant Experience: 1+ years
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)