Supplier Quality Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the Cambridge area is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier performance and compliance in a high-precision environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in quality assurance roles. This full-time role offers a salary of £40-45k, flexible working hours, and extensive benefits including a health cash plan and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Income protection

Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

22 days annual leave + public holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment and GD&T.
• Resilient and assertive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance and ensure compliance.
• Support continuous improvement in a high-precision engineering environment.
• Manage competing priorities across product ranges and deliver to deadlines.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes

Proven experience in a supplier quality role

Methodical and analytical problem-solver

Strong communicator

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer with a UK and Global presence.We are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to work at their cutting-edge manufacturing facilities at their site close to the Cambridge area.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will report into the Quality Engineering Manager and play a key role in driving supplier performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement in a high-precision engineering environment.

What's in it for you as a Supplier Quality Engineer?

• Salary of £40-45k
• Days based Monday to Friday - flexible hours available
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Life Assurance Scheme X2
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme | Employee 3% - Employer 6%
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)
• Holiday purchase and buy back Scheme
• Unrivalled opportunities for both upskilling and career progression, supported with training.

Key Requirements of the Supplier Quality Engineer:

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, particularly moulding (plastics/rubbers), casting, sheet metal forming, drawing and stamping
• Compatible with National & International travel
• Proven experience in a supplier quality role within a manufacturing environment, low volume, high value
• In depth understanding of ISO 9001, demonstrable experience of PPAP, APQD, Risk Analysis and Control Plans
• Familiarity with metrology equipment and measurement techniques including GD&T desirable
• Methodical and analytical problem-solver, focused on resolving quality issues with attention to detail and a drive for results
• Strong communicator with the confidence to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively, and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally
• Resilient and assertive under pressure, able to manage competing priorities across product ranges and deliver to deadlines
• This role requires travel, with a monthly UK supplier visit and a quarterly international supplier visit
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

If interested, please apply now…