Supplier Quality Engineer

SOGECLAIR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in London is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to perform source inspections and lead supplier quality reviews. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of supplier quality experience, preferably in the aerospace industry. Strong communication skills and familiarity with quality standards such as AS9100 are essential for this role, which offers opportunities for international exposure and collaboration with global aerospace leaders.

Benefits

Collaboration with global aerospace leaders

Innovative engineering environment

International exposure and knowledge-sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supplier quality or related field.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred; automotive or other regulated industries also considered.
• Familiarity with industry quality standards such as AS9100, 8D, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities to assess quality.
• Lead supplier quality reviews to ensure compliance.
• Initiate corrective action requests for non-conformities.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Analytical and structured problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Team player with continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

To strengthen our customer team in London (Southend, England, United Kingdom), we are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer.

• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities to assess the quality of system components
• Lead and coordinate supplier quality reviews to ensure adherence to requirements
• Request and follow up on detailed corrective actions for recurring non-conformities
• Evaluate overall supplier quality performance and support improvement initiatives
• Initiate corrective action requests and escalate where necessary
• Track and report the status of open actions to internal stakeholders and management through clear presentations (e.g., PowerPoint)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier quality excellence
• Ensure supplier compliance with aerospace standards and internal quality systems
• Support supplier interventions when performance is below expectations
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the supplier quality process

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar), or a Technical Degree with equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or a related field
• Aerospace industry experience is preferred; automotive or other regulated industries also considered
• Familiarity with industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, 8D, FMEA)
• Experience in supplier development or intervention is an asset
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages such as French are a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, sometimes on short notice

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving
• High sense of responsibility, initiative, and ownership
• Able to manage tasks independently and adapt to shifting priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Team player with a continuous improvement mindset

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What we offer

• Collaboration with global aerospace leaders, including direct involvement in high-impact programs for clients
• A cutting-edge engineering environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable mobility
• International exposure and knowledge-sharing across multidisciplinary teams within a global network