Supplier Quality Engineer

RPM on Line; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and maritime engineering organisation is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure material integrity across the supply chain. The role includes managing non-conforming materials, conducting supplier audits, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in root cause analysis and effective communication, with a background in electronic components or similar. Willingness to travel is required.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Remote Working

Flexi Hours

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong skills in root cause analysis and leading corrective action teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, Minitab, GD&T, and metrology tools.
• Background with electronic components, PCBAs, or batteries preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional liaison skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process for non-conforming material, coordinating inputs from design, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Conduct audits, verify corrective actions, and support supplier approval.
• Coach suppliers on PFMEA/Control Plan activity and drive ongoing quality improvements.
• Assist with first article inspections and review incoming inspection data.
• Investigate part quality complaints and support ISO 9001:2015 audits.
• Assess and onboard new suppliers, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Promote company safety policies and PPE requirements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems

Minitab

GD&T knowledge

Metrology tools

Communication skills

Job description

Job: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Wembley, Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, Please ask your recruiter

Benefits: Annual Bonus, Remote Working, Flexi Hours, Pension etc.

About

This is an opportunity to join a leading defence and maritime engineering organisation, recognised for delivering advanced systems that operate in some of the worlds most challenging environments. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of materials and components across the supply chain, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Non-Conformance Management Lead the process for non-conforming material, coordinating inputs from design, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Supplier Audits & Approvals Conduct audits, verify corrective actions, and support supplier approval, disapproval, or scope changes.
• Continuous Improvement Coach suppliers on PFMEA/Control Plan activity and drive ongoing quality improvements.
• Inspection & Compliance Assist with first article inspections, configuration audits, and review incoming inspection data.
• Customer & Regulatory Support Investigate part quality complaints, support ISO 9001:2015 audits, and manage customer/DCMA visits.
• Supplier Evaluation Assess and onboard new suppliers, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Health & Safety Follow and promote company safety policies and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Strong skills in root cause analysis and leading corrective action teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, Minitab, GD&T, and metrology tools.
• Background with electronic components, PCBAs, or batteries (preferred).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional liaison skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

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