Supplier Quality Engineer

ARM; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence and Aerospace consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract. The role involves conducting quality assurance audits, verifying products, and addressing non-conformities to uphold standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with AS9100, quality audits, and possess a background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant industry player and develop your expertise.

Qualifications

• Trained auditor to AS9100.
• Experience with Quality Audits and surveillance.
• Background in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electronic Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools.
• Conduct thorough verification/inspection of products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Identify and document non-conformities in the manufacturing process.

Skills

Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance

Trained auditor to AS9100

Quality experience within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering

Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing

Defence, automotive, or aerospace industry experience

Tools

SAP QM system

Metrology equipment

Excel

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

6 month contract

Based in Bolton - hybrid

Offering 45ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience with AS9100 standards?

Do you have quality experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain environments?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be working alongside a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools
• Conduct thorough verification/inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards
• Identify and document any non‑conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications
• Maintain accurate and organised records of all quality control activities
• Communicate findings to relevant departments/stakeholders
• Work cross‑functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of our products
• Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status linked to applicable suppliers
• Provide non‑conformance, root cause & corrective action data analysis and summary reports into senior stakeholders

Your skillset may include:

• Trained auditor to AS9100
• Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance
• Quality experience within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering
• Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing
• Defence, automotive, or aerospace industry experience
• Familiar with GD&T and able to use a variety of metrology equipment
• QA problem‑solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
• Knowledge of the product lifecycle management
• Analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Continuous improvement awareness
• Experience is NADCAP

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.