Supplier Quality Engineer

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in London (Hybrid) to ensure suppliers meet stringent quality standards across a global supply chain. You will drive supplier performance, reduce quality risks, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

The role offers hybrid working, international supplier collaboration across Europe, North America and Asia, and exposure to advanced engineering products with autonomy and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related field.
• Mid-level experience in Supplier Quality or similar technical environment.
• Strong understanding of process control and quality assurance principles.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving quality improvements.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality performance of a portfolio of global suppliers.
• Conduct supplier qualification, assessment and audit activities.
• Identify and mitigate supplier quality risks.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure suppliers maintain effective quality management systems.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement teams to improve supplier performance.
• Ensure conforming materials are delivered into manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer – London (Hybrid) – up to £57,000 + Bonus + Ex. Benefits – Permanent

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring suppliers consistently deliver materials and products that meet demanding engineering and quality standards. Working within a global supply chain, you will drive supplier performance, reduce quality risks, resolve non-conformances, and support continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse supplier base.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working with excellent flexibility.
• International exposure through collaboration with suppliers across Europe, North America and Asia.
• Opportunity to work with advanced engineering products and technologies.
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility.
• Diverse and varied role with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the quality performance of a portfolio of global suppliers.
• Conduct supplier qualification, assessment and audit activities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier quality risks.
• Investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure suppliers maintain effective quality management systems and robust manufacturing processes.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement teams to improve supplier performance and product quality.
• Ensure conforming materials are delivered into manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or a related discipline.
• Mid-level experience within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Control or a similar technical environment.
• Strong understanding of process control, process capability and quality assurance principles.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge of quality methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Candidate Profile

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Confident engaging with suppliers, customers and cross-functional teams.
• Able to adapt communication style and approach to different situations.
• Resilient, proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Practical engineering mindset with a focus on delivering real-world solutions.

Desirable Industry Experience

Experience within highly regulated or high-reliability industries such as:

• Aerospace, Defence, Space or Nuclear
• Optical, Electronic or Electrical Manufacturing
• Advanced Engineering or Complex Manufacturing Environments

Travel

• International travel approximately once per month - 2–5 days per month away from home.
• Supplier audits across Europe, North America and Asia.