Supplier Quality Engineer

Owen Daniels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Free on-site car parking

Pension scheme up to 10%

Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Coventry is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen the quality team and drive supplier performance across the UK and EMEA. This permanent, site-based role involves travel and close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to achieve zero-defect objectives.

You will work in a hands-on aerospace environment, addressing audits, containment and corrective actions while supporting AS9100/AS9102 compliance and robust problem solving.

Qualifications

• Technical/engineering background in quality, manufacturing or supplier-facing roles.
• Aerospace knowledge with AS9100/AS9102 is beneficial.
• Experience with 8D, RCA, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA and PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support across the supply chain and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Lead supplier improvement activities including audits, containment and corrective actions.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive root cause analysis using structured methods like 8D.
• Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102 and support AS9100 compliance and customer requirements.
• Analyze supplier quality data and implement sustainable improvements.

Skills

Quality environment

AS9100/AS9102

8D/Root cause

Supplier audits

Stakeholder comms

Lean manufacturing

MRP/SAP

EASA Part 21/145

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

An established global aerospace engineering business is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their quality team and play a key role in improving supplier performance and maintaining high standards across the supply chain.

This is a hands‑on role working closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvement, resolve issues and support the business in achieving its zero‑defect objectives.

You’ll be joining an established team, working in a fully site‑based environment, with regular travel across the UK and EMEA. The role would suit someone with a strong technical mindset who is keen to get stuck in, take ownership and develop their career within a demanding aerospace environment. Attitude, technical capability and a willingness to learn are key.

Permanent

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm

Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 10% Bonus

Coventry

The Role

• Provide quality support across the supply chain, working closely with suppliers and internal value streams to maintain and improve quality performance.
• Lead supplier improvement activities, including supplier audits, performance reviews, containment and corrective actions.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive effective root cause and corrective action using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D.
• Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102 and support compliance with AS9100 and relevant aerospace/customer requirements.
• Analyse supplier and quality data, identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with suppliers to implement sustainable solutions.

Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Technical/engineering background with experience within a quality, manufacturing or supplier-facing environment.
• Aerospace experience is highly desirable, with knowledge of AS9100 / AS9102 beneficial.
• Understanding of quality and problem-solving tools such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP and Control Plans.
• Experience or understanding of supplier audits, supplier development or supplier performance improvement.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and willingness to get involved and learn.
• Ability to challenge effectively, take ownership and drive issues through to resolution.
• SAP or another MRP system experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and aerospace requirements such as EASA Part 21 / Part 145 would be advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• 10% annual bonus
• 5 days per week on site
• Approximately 4-6 days per month travel, covering UK and EMEA
• Opportunity to work within a specialist aerospace quality team
• Strong opportunity for development within a global engineering environment
• Permanent position
• Career development and opportunities to progress
• Free on-site car parking
• Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Discounts

If you're technically minded, enjoy solving problems and want a role where you can genuinely make an impact with suppliers and internal teams, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.