Supplier Quality Engineer

1000 Brompton Bicycle Ltd; Greenford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Annual Leave 25 days

Pension scheme

Profit share bonus

Brompton Discount

Staff Loan Bike

Job summary

Brompton Bicycle Ltd is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to collaborate with suppliers to ensure product and process quality meets customer design intent. You will lead supplier validation, audits, and APQP activities, driving continuous improvement and quality cost reduction.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll work on New Product Introduction, process validation, and robust PPAP documentation while supporting ISO9001/ISO18001 quality systems and training across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred with substantial QA experience in volume manufacturing.
• Experience implementing APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and control plans.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/ISO18001/ISO14001 helpful.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier validation and quality audits, including APQP and supplier approvals.
• Define process parameters with Engineering to improve capability and NPI.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions on supplier issues.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs, PPAP, and quality data.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA and error-proofing initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory/compliance documentation and provide quality training.

Skills

Quality Assurance

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Lean

Six Sigma

MSA

Education

Degree preferred

HNC or equivalent experience

Tools

ISO9001 knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Greenford 40 hours per week Reports to: Supplier Quality Manager

About Brompton We make bikes that move differently. Every fold, every ride, every detail matters. At Brompton, engineering and craft meet freedom of expression. Each bike invites you to explore your city, your routine, and yourself in new ways. We don’t just make bikes. We shape possibilities. Over fifty years of innovation flow through every frame, and every team member helps shape what comes next. We are looking for a [Role Title] to help us keep moving differently.

About the role

Supports the Supplier Quality Manager by working closely with suppliers to ensure processes, systems, and products meet customer design intent and quality requirements. The role focuses on supplier verification, defect prevention, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement, while managing customer-specific requirements and providing technical support. It ensures robust product quality through New Product Introduction, minimises quality costs, and safeguards continuity of supply. The position contributes to complex, multi-phase projects, with outcomes reviewed at key milestones by senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• General and Task Management Conduct supplier validation and quality audits, lead supplier approval processes (including APQP), and assess manufacturing capability and HSE risks.
• Collaborate with Engineering and suppliers to define process parameters, improve capability, and support new product introduction and first-off approvals.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions, including on-site verification and escalation of unresolved issues.
• Monitor, analyse and report supplier performance through KPIs, PPM, warranty, cost recovery, and quality data to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote and support process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, MSA and error-proofing techniques.
• Ensure accurate documentation, compliance with regulatory and PPAP requirements, and provide quality training internally and externally.
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships, manage supplier strategy independently, conduct benchmarking, and communicate progress through reports and presentations.

About You

Committed to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies. Resilient, positive, and adaptable, with the confidence to drive change Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others Self-aware, ethical, and honest, demonstrating moral courage in all interactions. Able to work independently, using initiative, as well as contributing to a team Committed to continuous learning and professional development Knowledge of quality and business systems including, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Experience of plastic injection moldings and/or metal forming preferred. Lean Manufacturing knowledge Knowledge of ISO9001/ISO18001/ISO14001 Knowledge of measurement techniques and understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.

Qualifications and Experience Levels

Degree preferred, HNC or equivalent experience in similar role Substantial experience in a volume manufacturing environment, Experience of working in Quality Assurance Experience of Supplier Quality Development

Why Brompton?

Because we make bikes that surprise and delight, we want people who do the same. Your work matters. You’ll get hands‑on, tackle real problems, and see the results on the streets, on the train and across cities around the world. At Brompton, craft, curiosity and community come together every day and you’ll be part of it.

Benefits at Brompton

Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along, communicate and co‑operate well with each other. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment, Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product, despite any differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.

• 9 Day Fortnight – This is a flexible working pattern which individuals can opt in for where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days. (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This mean the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off
• Annual Leave – 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays, prorated
• Competitive Salary – Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
• Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style, as all employees receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
• Staff Loan Bike – All employees are eligible to receive a Brompton Bicycle which they can use free of charge for up to 3 months
• Free Breakfast – Unlimited, all‑day access to an array of fruit and cereal
• Breakout Areas – Unwind on the mezzanine floor which contains a ping‑pong, foosball and pool table and other games like darts and a giant Connect‑4!
• Learning and Development - Access to free LinkedIn Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
• Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
• Mental Health – We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges.
• Paid Leave – We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Commitment

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, culture, educational background, parental status, neurodiversity or disability - whoever you are, if you’re passionate about your work, curious, relentless and customer‑obsessed, we want to hear from you.

Our Values

We Take Pride - Quality is born in the details We Build Community - A Brompton brings people together We Are Human - Being ourselves create magic We Are Curious - Inspiration is everywhere We Bring Energy - Our movement and momentum are infectious

Brompton Bicycle is more than just a company - we're a community of innovators who are passionate about changing the world, one bike at a time. Our bikes are not just a means of transportation - they're a reflection of our values, creativity, and commitment to excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Brompton we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organisations in order to continue to nurture a rich diverse culture. We Take Pride - Quality is born in the details We Build Community - A Brompton brings people together We Are Human - Being ourselves create magic We Are Curious - Inspiration is everywhere We Bring Energy - Our movement and momentum are infectious