Supplier Quality Engineer

Omega; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus (7.5%)

Employer pension contribution up to 5.

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice

Free EV charging on site

Private medical insurance

Death in service 4x annual salary

Job summary

Omega in Bolton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to influence supplier performance, support new product launches and drive continuous improvement across a global supply chain.

The role focuses on auditable supplier qualification, APQP/PPAP leadership, and KPI-driven improvements. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in supplier quality with an automotive background and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Qualified IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Auditor.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering role.
• Automotive experience preferred or related high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, R&R and supplier development methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the approval and qualification of new suppliers through management system and process audits.
• Manage supplier activities throughout New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring project deadlines are achieved.
• Lead Supplier APQP and PPAP approval activities.
• Conduct ongoing supplier audits and assessments to maintain supplier approval status.
• Develop suppliers through training, coaching and deployment of quality standards.
• Carry out supplier visits for audits, development projects and corrective action reviews.
• Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and the business.
• Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs, driving improvements in supplier performance.
• Lead supplier corrective and preventive action activities.
• Manage quality-related aspects of supplier change control processes.
• Investigate and manage supplier non-conformances and rejection issues.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

R&R

Supplier audits

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

IATF 16949 Auditor or VDA 6.3 Auditor

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a global automotive technology manufacturer at its Bolton facility on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to influence supplier performance, support new product launches and drive continuous improvement across a global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities - Supplier Quality Engineer

• Support the approval and qualification of new suppliers through management system and process audits.
• Manage supplier activities throughout New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring project deadlines are achieved.
• Lead Supplier APQP and PPAP approval activities.
• Conduct ongoing supplier audits and assessments to maintain supplier approval status.
• Develop suppliers through training, coaching and deployment of quality standards.
• Carry out supplier visits for audits, development projects and corrective action reviews.
• Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and the business.
• Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs, driving improvements in supplier performance.
• Lead supplier corrective and preventive action activities.
• Manage quality-related aspects of supplier change control processes.
• Investigate and manage supplier non-conformances and rejection issues.

Experience/Qualifications - Supplier Quality Engineer

• HNC/HND qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Qualified IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Auditor.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering role.
• Automotive experience preferred, although backgrounds in electronics, mechanical manufacturing or high-volume assembly environments will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, R&R and supplier development methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier improvement projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable travelling to supplier sites when required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Benefits - Supplier Quality Engineer

• Discretionary Annual Bonus (7.5%)
• Up to 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Electric Vehicle Scheme via Salary Sacrifice
• Free EV Charging On Site
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service Cover (4x Annual Salary)

Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, SQA Engineer, Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, APQP Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Specialist, Vendor Quality Engineer, Supplier Performance Engineer, Supplier Audit Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, NPI Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer.