Supplier Quality Engineer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Droitwich Spa is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer for a global engineering and manufacturing business specialising in fluid-flow technology. You will own supplier audits, develop quality improvements and ensure compliance with ISO standards and PED across UK and Europe.

The role requires travel up to 60% to supplier sites, a full UK driving licence, and strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, 8D and FMEA, with a track record in manufacturing quality

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer or similar role within manufacturing/engineered products.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier approval processes.
• Good technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly and inspection techniques.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, 8D and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out initial, process and ongoing supplier audits.
• Assess suppliers against ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED requirements.
• Evaluate and approve new suppliers through quality and capability assessments.
• Monitor supplier certifications, approvals and ongoing compliance.
• Identify supplier risks and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Develop supplier performance across quality, delivery and manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause investigations and 8D reports.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering and Production to resolve supplier issues.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality engineering

Auditing

APQP/PPAP/8D/FMEA

Welding/CNC/machining

ISO 9001/3834

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Quality Engineering

Metallurgy

IRCA Lead Auditor

Job description

Car Allowance: £450 per month (£5,400 per annum)

Location: Droitwich Spa

Working Pattern: Full-time, Office and Site-Based

Reporting to: Quality Engineering Lead

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading global engineering and manufacturing business specialising in fluid-flow technology.

With a strong international presence and multiple manufacturing facilities across four continents, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation at the forefront of engineering innovation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining a high-performing supply chain, ensuring suppliers consistently meet demanding quality, safety and delivery standards.

You will take ownership of supplier audits, quality assurance, supplier development and continuous improvement activities, working closely with internal departments and external suppliers to drive quality performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and carry out initial, process and ongoing supplier audits.

Assess suppliers against ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) requirements.

Evaluate and approve new suppliers through structured quality and capability assessments.

Monitor supplier certifications, approvals and ongoing compliance.

Identify supplier risks and ensure appropriate quality standards are maintained.

Supplier Development & Quality Improvement

Develop supplier performance across quality, delivery and manufacturing processes.

Lead and support root cause investigations, corrective actions and 8D reports.

Work with Procurement, Engineering and Production teams to resolve supplier-related issues.

Monitor supplier performance through quality metrics, scorecards and improvement plans.

Drive continuous improvement and help reduce supplier defects and non-conformances.

Technical Quality & Engineering Support

Review technical documentation, including welding procedures, inspection reports, material certificates and quality plans.

Support the introduction and validation of new components and subassemblies.

Participate in PPAP, FAIR and other product approval processes.

Ensure supplied components meet relevant engineering, pressure equipment and safety standards.

Apply technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining and manufacturing processes.

Promote best practice in lean manufacturing, process control and defect prevention.

Support quality improvement projects, cost reduction initiatives and risk management.

Encourage a strong first-time-right quality culture throughout the supply chain.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

Significant experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer or similar quality engineering position within a manufacturing or engineered products environment.

A strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier approval processes.

Good technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly and inspection techniques.

Experience with structured quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, 8D and FMEA.

Knowledge of engineering materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and copper.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and develop suppliers.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to supplier sites throughout the UK and occasionally Europe (approximately 60% travel).

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

Degree or formal qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Metallurgy or a related discipline.

Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification (e.g. IRCA).

Experience working with welding quality standards and pressure equipment regulations.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary of £55,000 per annum.

£450 per month car allowance.

Opportunity to join an established international engineering business.

Exposure to a diverse supplier base across the UK and Europe.

Opportunity to influence manufacturing standards and drive quality improvements.

If you are an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking for a challenging role with international exposure and the opportunity to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.