Supplier Quality Engineer

IMT Resourcing Solutions; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

IMT Resourcing Solutions is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a permanent role in Droitwich, Worcestershire. You will audit, qualify and manage supplier performance across a manufacturing environment, with travel to UK and Europe and responsibility for ensuring compliance with key quality standards.

The role requires a degree in manufacturing or quality engineering and extensive supplier QA experience, including audits, PPAP, 8D, and FMEA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or related field.
• Significant Supplier Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing, HVAC or engineered products.
• Auditing experience and knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED.
• Technical understanding of fabrication, welding, CNC machining and mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and copper.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, 8D and FMEA.
• Strong communication and supplier management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel ~60%, including Europe.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, assessments and quality inspections.
• Qualify and approve new suppliers.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions (8D).
• Review welding procedures, inspection reports and material certificates.
• Support PPAP, FAIR and new product approval processes.
• Work with Procurement, Engineering and Production teams to improve supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce supplier-related defects.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

Auditing

Communication

Supplier management

Driving licence

Travel willingness

ISO 9001 experience

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Quality Engineering

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

GBP50,000 - GBP55,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits

Droitwich, Worcestershire

Permanent Position

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support and develop supplier performance within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

You’ll be responsible for auditing and qualifying suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role involves regular UK travel and occasional visits to suppliers in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, assessments and quality inspections.
• Qualify and approve new suppliers.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions (8D).
• Review welding procedures, inspection reports and material certificates.
• Support PPAP, FAIR and new product approval processes.
• Work with Procurement, Engineering and Production teams to improve supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce supplier-related defects.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant Supplier Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing, HVAC or engineered products.
• Strong auditing experience and knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED.
• Technical understanding of fabrication, welding, CNC machining and mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and copper.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, 8D and FMEA.
• Strong communication and supplier management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time, including occasional European travel.

Desirable:

• Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (IRCA).
• Formal qualifications in Engineering, Metallurgy or Manufacturing Technology.