Supplier Quality Engineer

Owen Daniels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering business in Leicester is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supply chain quality and supplier performance. This pivotal role entails partnering with teams to evaluate suppliers, monitoring quality performance, and leading supplier development reviews. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Engineering and experience with ISO9001 Quality Management Systems. This position offers a collaborative environment with strong support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working practices

Investment in professional development

Pension scheme and life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working within an ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• Proven background in supplier development and supplier quality engineering.
• Experience conducting internal and supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to evaluate and approve new suppliers.
• Monitor, analyse and report supplier performance using quality dashboards.
• Lead monthly supplier development reviews focusing on underperforming suppliers.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Hands-on experience with quality and improvement tools

Confident communicator

Education

Degree or HND in an Engineering discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Statistical tools

Job description

Overview

Owen Daniels are supporting a leading Engineering business in recruiting for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join the business on a full-time basis.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Senior Supplier / Front End Quality Engineer to join a high-performing Customer Quality / Customer Advocate function within a globally operating advanced engineering business.

This is a highly visible role reporting into senior quality leadership, where you will play a critical part in driving supply chain quality, supplier performance and right-first-time culture across a complex and demanding manufacturing environment. You\'ll work closely with Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing and a diverse supplier base to ensure materials, components and services consistently meet ISO9001 requirements, regulatory standards and best-practice quality expectations. If you thrive on influencing without authority, enjoy developing suppliers and teams, and want to leave a lasting impact on quality performance, this role offers genuine scope and challenge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to evaluate and approve new suppliers, ensuring capability, compliance and robustness of processes
• Monitor, analyse and report supplier performance using quality dashboards and defined KPIs, providing clear internal and external feedback
• Lead monthly supplier development reviews, focusing on underperforming suppliers and driving corrective and preventive action plans
• Champion a right-first-time and continuous improvement culture across the supply chain
• Support effective root cause analysis and CAPA for non-conformances, rejects and customer issues
• Design and deliver a supplier audit programme, identifying risks and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate supplier quality documentation within the Quality Management System

About You

You\'ll be a confident quality professional with strong technical credibility and the ability to influence at all levels.

Essential

• Degree or HND in an Engineering discipline
• Extensive experience working within an ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Proven background in supplier development and supplier quality engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience conducting internal and supplier audits
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with suppliers and senior stakeholders
• Hands-on experience with quality and improvement tools (e.g. PDCA, FMEA, 5 Whys, Pareto, Ishikawa)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• Experience with ERP systems and statistical tools
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and/or ISO17025
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic or software-based products

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working practices and early Friday finishes
• Strong onboarding and structured support
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Optional private healthcare
• Investment in professional development, mentoring and progression
• Inclusive, collaborative working environment with regular social and wellbeing initiatives

Why Apply?

You\'ll be joining a business at the forefront of high-precision engineering and advanced manufacturing, supplying cutting-edge solutions into demanding global markets. This is a role where your expertise will be valued, your voice heard, and your impact visible.

Apply now to be part of a quality-driven organisation where excellence is expected, supported and celebrated.