Supplier Quality Engineer

Jenrick; Greater London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team. This mostly remote role focuses on quality compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating closely with suppliers and internal teams. You will drive APQP/PPAP activities, resolve build issues, and conduct audits, ensuring that quality metrics are maintained. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to supplier improvement initiatives and work within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about quality engineering and looking for a role that allows for professional growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of quality compliance and improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with suppliers to ensure quality and engineering requirements are met.
• Lead issue resolution during builds and drive APQP/PPAP processes.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Lean

Six Sigma

Quality Systems

Education

Degree in Engineering

Equivalent in a related field

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer (160814) England

Salary: GBP30 - GBP31 per hour

Job Title:
Supplier Quality Engineer (UK, Remote – Darlington Area Preferred)

Job Description:
We're hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our VPI Supplier Quality team, supporting operations from our Darlington site. This is a mostly remote role, with occasional onsite visits required. Candidates located near Darlington are preferred.

You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing) to ensure quality compliance, support APQP/PPAP activities, resolve build issues, and drive continuous improvement. While no travel is needed initially, future visits to UK and European supplier sites may be required.

This contract runs until 31st December 2025, with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with suppliers to meet quality and engineering requirements
• Support new supplier/component selection
• Lead issue resolution during builds
• Drive APQP/PPAP processes and maintain quality metrics
• Conduct audits and root cause investigations
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives and FIRG activities

Requirements:

• 3–5 years in a Supplier Quality Engineer role
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Lean, Six Sigma, and quality systems
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field (experience may substitute)

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