Supplier Quality Engineer

Evera Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier performance and prevent issues before they reach production. The successful candidate will lead supplier audits, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with various departments to maintain delivery continuity. Ideal candidates will have a background in automotive or electronic products, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Background in automotive, electronics, or similar engineered product environments.
• Ability to interpret and analyze supplier KPIs.
• Persistent, action-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality performance and prevent issues before reaching production.
• Act as escalation point for supplier related defects or quality concerns.
• Lead supplier containment and corrective action activities.

Skills

Supplier performance management

Root cause analysis

Supplier audits

KPI analysis

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Job description

A key opportunity has opened for a Supplier Quality Engineer to take control of supplier performance and prevent issues before they reach production. This role is all about taking ownership, challenging suppliers, and ensuring the components we depend on arrive exactly as expected, on time, on quality, and with zero disruption. If you're motivated by solving problems at source, driving supplier accountability, and keeping production running smoothly, this is where you can make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality performance across assigned suppliers and commodities, ensuring issues are prevented before they reach production.
• Act as the primary escalation point for supplier related defects, delivery risks, or quality concerns impacting manufacturing or customer delivery.
• Lead supplier containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Conduct supplier audits and on-site investigations across process, product, and system levels.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection, and change control activities for robust part introduction.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing to resolve issues quickly and maintain delivery continuity.

Qualifications

• Background in automotive, electronics, electro-mechanical, industrial, or similar engineered product environments.
• Ability to interpret and analyse supplier KPIs (PPM, NCRs, OTD, COPQ).
• Persistent, action oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier issues simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable travelling to supplier sites when required.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills.

If you are ready to take ownership of supplier performance, resolve issues before they hit production, and strengthen a fast moving supply chain, this role will give you the platform to excel. Apply online and we will be in touch with more details!