Supplier Quality Engineer

Kohler Co.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Hybrid working

Job summary

Kohler Mira Ltd. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier designs and manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You will coordinate quality activities across projects, collaborate with Design, Tooling, Supply Chain and suppliers, and travel as needed to UK and international sites. You will apply established quality methods such as FMEA and PPAP, drive improvements, and support production launches with robust quality evidence and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• A degree, HND or equivalent knowledge in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related discipline.
• Typically 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, product quality, manufacturing engineering, NPI/NPD or a related engineering environment.
• Experience of manufacturing processes and suppliers, ideally involving mechanical, electromechanical or engineered consumer products.
• Practical knowledge of FMEA, control plans, process capability, measurement systems, root cause analysis and corrective action; APQP and PPAP experience is desirable.
• Experience of cross-functional new product introduction and contributing to and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and technical requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers in the UK and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Design & Manufacturing Quality: Support DfM and Design for Quality activity so new product designs can be produced consistently by suppliers.
• Supplier Quality Readiness: Coordinate supplier quality activity for assigned projects from development through production launch, ensuring plans, evidence and actions are completed.
• Quality Planning & Approval: Apply FMEA, control plans, process capability, measurement and validation techniques, supporting PPAP or equivalent production approval where applicable.
• Supplier Assessment & Development: Assess supplier processes and controls, support supplier selection, and work with suppliers during tooling, trials and production approval to close capability gaps.
• Problem Solving & Risk: Lead or coordinate structured root cause analysis and corrective action for assigned issues, identify emerging risk and elevate significant or complex concerns appropriately.
• Project Quality Delivery: Provide clear quality status, relevant measures, evidence, risks and recommendations for project reviews and Decision Point sign-off.
• Continuous Improvement: Support improvements to supplier performance, internal quality processes and ways of working, while maintaining clear records and sharing relevant learning.

Skills

Quality engineering

FMEA

PPAP experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Process capability

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Hybrid working with at least 3 days per week onsite in Cheltenham.
Salary up to £50K subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including company bonuses

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support new product development by ensuring product designs and supplier manufacturing processes are capable of consistently meeting quality, cost and delivery requirements. Find out more below!

This is an individual contributor role coordinating supplier quality activity for assigned projects and suppliers. You will apply established quality engineering methods, assess manufacturing capability, support supplier readiness and resolve quality issues. You will work with a good level of independence, escalating complex or high-risk issues when required. The role involves regular collaboration with Design Engineering, Tooling, Commercial, Supply Chain and Project teams, together with direct engagement at supplier manufacturing sites.

This role is well suited to someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows actions through to closure
• Applies practical engineering judgement to solve problems
• Works effectively across functions and with suppliers
• Communicates clearly and looks for practical improvements

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Manufacturing Quality Support DfM and Design for Quality activity so new product designs can be produced consistently by suppliers.
• Supplier Quality Readiness Coordinate supplier quality activity for assigned projects from development through production launch, ensuring plans, evidence and actions are completed.
• Quality Planning & Approval Apply FMEA, control plans, process capability, measurement and validation techniques, supporting PPAP or equivalent production approval where applicable.
• Supplier Assessment & Development Assess supplier processes and controls, support supplier selection, and work with suppliers during tooling, trials and production approval to close capability gaps.
• Problem Solving & Risk Lead or coordinate structured root cause analysis and corrective action for assigned issues, identify emerging risk and elevate significant or complex concerns appropriately.
• Project Quality Delivery Provide clear quality status, relevant measures, evidence, risks and recommendations for project reviews and Decision Point sign-off.
• Continuous Improvement Support improvements to supplier performance, internal quality processes and ways of working, while maintaining clear records and sharing relevant learning. Maintain awareness of relevant technologies, standards and industry best practice.

Skills / Requirements

• A degree, HND or equivalent knowledge in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related discipline; relevant practical experience will also be considered.
• Typically 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, product quality, manufacturing engineering, NPI/NPD or a related engineering environment.
• Experience of manufacturing processes and suppliers, ideally involving mechanical, electromechanical or engineered consumer products.
• Practical knowledge of FMEA, control plans, process capability, measurement systems, root cause analysis and corrective action; APQP and PPAP experience is desirable.
• Experience of cross-functional new product introduction and contributing to and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and technical requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers in the UK and internationally as required.

Skills & Attributes

• Sound technical judgement and a practical approach to balancing quality, delivery and cost.
• Ability to analyse differing information, identify underlying issues and select appropriate solutions using established engineering methods and judgement within the role’s area of expertise.
• Accountable, organised and able to prioritise multiple activities and deliver commitments.
• Clear communicator who builds effective relationships, explains technical or potentially difficult information clearly and challenges constructively.
• Understands when to act independently and when to elevate or seek additional technical support.
• Collaborative, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

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