Supplier Quality Engineer

Molex; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join its Global Supplier Quality team. You will drive supplier excellence, improve quality performance, and collaborate with international manufacturing partners to develop a world-class supply chain focused on continuous improvement and zero defects.

You will work across Quality, Procurement, Operations and Engineering to enhance supplier performance, strengthen systems and promote operational excellence throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Quality or related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance.
• Excellent problem-solving using structured root cause methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and improve supplier quality performance using data-driven methodologies.
• Lead supplier improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC principles.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Support supplier selection, qualification and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Manage supplier quality documentation including PPAPs, FMEAs, Control Plans and qualification records.
• Support new product introduction activities and supplier readiness for production.
• Partner with global cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices.
• Coach and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve quality and delivery objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Data-driven Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering degree

Quality-related degree

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Qualification Records

Job description

Your Job

Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence, improving quality performance, and working with international manufacturing partners? We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Global Supplier Quality team and play a key role in developing a world-class supply chain focused on continuous improvement and zero defects.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Quality, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to improve supplier performance, strengthen quality systems, and drive operational excellence throughout the supply chain.

This is a highly visible role with significant international exposure, offering the opportunity to lead supplier development initiatives and influence quality performance across a global manufacturing network.

What You Will Do

• Monitor, analyse and improve supplier quality performance using data-driven methodologies.
• Lead supplier improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC principles.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Support supplier selection, qualification and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Manage supplier quality documentation including PPAPs, FMEAs, Control Plans and qualification records.
• Support new product introduction activities and supplier readiness for production.
• Partner with global cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices.
• Coach and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve quality and delivery objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Quality or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience within a manufacturing, engineering or quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with experience using structured root cause methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience within aerospace, defence, space, medical device or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and/or IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Experience with PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ, FMEA, SPC, MSA and process capability studies.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or ISO Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience in supplier development, business analytics or reliability engineering.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.