Supplier Quality Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Quality function, supporting supplier performance and driving improvements globally. The role involves approximately 75% travel across the UK, Europe, USA, and India, with initial onsite training.

Candidates should have experience in supplier quality, a strong knowledge of AS9100/AS9120 standards, and excellent communication skills to build supplier relationships. In return, the company offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, enhanced pension, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or aerospace quality.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards like AS9100 / AS9120.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier quality performance.
• Support corrective actions and build quality communication with vendors.
• Travel extensively across the UK, Europe, USA, and India.

Skills

Supplier quality experience

Knowledge of AS9100 / AS9120

Experience conducting supplier audits

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills using Excel and Power BI

Proactive and solutions-focused approach

Job description

We are working as the internal recruitment partner for our client, a global aerospace organisation supporting safe, compliant, and high‑performing supply chains.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Quality function, supporting supplier performance and driving quality improvements across a global supply base.

Reporting into the Group Head of Quality, this role is heavily supplier‑facing, with approximately 75% travel across the UK, Europe, USA, and India. Initially, you will spend 3–6 months onsite to gain a thorough understanding of the business and its processes before transitioning into the travel‑focused nature of the role.

Working closely with Procurement and internal stakeholders, you will conduct supplier audits, manage supplier quality performance, support corrective actions, and help build strong quality communication with vendors to reduce risk and improve overall performance.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or aerospace quality
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 / AS9120 or similar quality standards
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing CAPA activity
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel extensively as part of the role
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using Excel and Power BI for supplier metrics
• Proactive, independent, and solutions‑focused approach

In return we are offering:

• A competitive salary package (dependent on skills and experience)
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.