Supplier Quality Engineer

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a hybrid role in the UK. Travel will be required as part of supplier audits and development. The contract is a 6-month fixed-term with immediate start and a competitive, negotiable salary DOE.

The role focuses on qualifying suppliers to meet quality, manufacturing and delivery requirements. You will work with Quality, Engineering, Operations and Procurement to strengthen supplier performance and drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development or Manufacturing Quality.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality planning methodologies.
• Experience leading supplier audits and approval processes.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP submissions.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and quality system evaluations.
• Plan and carry out supplier audits across UK and international locations.
• Support supplier onboarding during new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Review and approve quality planning documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams and PPAP submissions.
• Lead supplier-related quality investigations and corrective action programmes.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, compliance and risk management activities.
• Work with Procurement, Engineering and Operations to support sourcing decisions.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Supplier audits & approvals

APQP PPAP PFMEA Control Plans

Root cause investigations (8D 5 Why)

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Hybrid Working UK Travel Required
Salary: Competitive & Negotiable DOE
Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Immediate Start Available)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business during a period of growth and supplier development.
This role is critical in ensuring suppliers are fully qualified, compliant and capable of meeting quality, manufacturing and delivery requirements before becoming approved partners. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations and Procurement teams, you will play a key role in strengthening supplier performance, supporting new product introductions and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and quality system evaluations.
• Plan and carry out supplier audits across UK and international locations.
• Support supplier onboarding during new product introductions and engineering change programmes.
• Review and approve quality planning documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams and PPAP submissions.
• Lead supplier-related quality investigations and corrective action programmes.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, compliance and risk management activities.
• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering and Operations teams to support sourcing and supplier readiness decisions.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience within Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Assurance or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier approval processes.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and quality planning methodologies.
• Experience leading root cause investigations using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement training.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, industrial or critical power sectors.
• ERP or Supplier Management System experience.