Supplier Quality Engineer

Manpower; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a permanent position in Dewsbury/Leeds. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting supplier audits, leading quality processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role involves collaborating with production teams and managing PPAP submissions. Strong experience in a manufacturing environment and relevant certifications are required. This position offers the opportunity for self-employment and necessitates some travel. Join an industry leader and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Option for self-employment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supplier quality engineer role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report supplier audits and maintain audit records.
• Manage PPAP submissions and track approvals and documentation.
• Liaise with production teams to support production quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Education

IATF Lead Auditor certification

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer – Dewsbury / Leeds, Permanent

We have a position for a Supplier Quality Engineer for a permanent position in Dewsbury. The successful candidate will conduct supplier audits, lead and enhance quality processes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across the business. The role will be for a minimum of three months with the opportunity to be extended long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report supplier audits and visits and maintain audit records.
• PPAP management, tracking and maintaining PPAP submissions, approvals, questions, and documentation. Reviewing PPAP submissions, responding to supplier/internal queries and advising the purchasing team on PPAP levels.
• Supplier visits and audits will be required, this will include some travel to suppliers and maintaining audit records.
• Liaising with production teams to support production quality issues.
• Develop and implement quality strategies to meet business and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a supplier quality engineer role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• IATF Lead Auditor certification or knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Understanding of quality systems, standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact as a supplier quality engineer within a global leader in the industry. The opportunity to be paid self-employed is an option. Due to the nature of the role UK and International travel will be required. If you have the expertise and drive we'd love to hear from you.