Supplier Quality Engineer

Plexus; Livingston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Livingston is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own projects from start to finish, working with physical hardware at receiving inspection and driving supplier audits in support of the Zero Defect Strategy.

You will collaborate with suppliers, lead corrective actions, and help shape internal SOPs and inspection templates while maintaining a practical focus on product integrity and root-cause resolution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supplier quality engineering or related roles.
• Experience with receiving inspection and supplier audits.
• Lead or participate in supplier corrective actions using 8D, CAPA and SCAR processes.
• Familiarity with PPAP elements and CTQ parameter definition.
• Ability to work autonomously on-site with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier onboarding and qualification, define CTQ parameters and sampling plans for Receiving Inspection.
• Act as technical point of contact for supplier quality issues and drive SCAR/CAPA/8D investigations to permanent resolution.
• Conduct audits against QMS standards to assess supplier capability and drive improvements.
• Collaborate on-site with receiving inspection and manufacturing teams to verify defects and conformance.
• Contribute to SOPs, work instructions, and inspection templates based on practical insights.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Receiving inspection

Supplier auditing

SCAR / CAPA / 8D

PPAP

Root cause analysis

On-site collaboration

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

8D methodology

Job description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will act as a key technical specialist at our Livingston facility. You will own your projects from start to finish—working directly with physical hardware at receiving inspection, leading supplier audits and collaborating closely with suppliers to drive our Zero Defect Strategy.

If you thrive in a practical, problem-solving role where your focus is entirely on product integrity, technical supplier interaction, and root-cause resolution, this role offers an ideal balance of autonomy and technical growth.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier & Part Qualification: Partner with procurement to support and drive supplier onboarding. Review product specifications to determine Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters, evaluate PPAP elements, and establish clear inspection criteria and sampling plans for Receiving Inspection.
• Autonomous Supplier Management: Serve as the technical point of contact for supplier quality issues. Lead supplier corrective action processes (SCAR / CAPA / 8D), evaluate failure data trends and follow investigations/ continuous improvement through to permanent resolution.
• Supplier Auditing: Conduct audits against Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant industry standards to assess supplier capability and drive continuous improvements.
• Hands-On Floor Engagement: Partner directly with the receiving inspection and manufacturing teams on-site, examining physical parts firsthand to verify defects and assess conformance.
• Process & Standard Work Input: Contribute your practical insights to improve internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and inspection templates.

What We Are Looking For

• Supplier Quality Expertise: Practical experience in supplier quality engineering, receiving inspection, supplier auditing, or supplier non-conformance management.
• Auditing Credentials: Lead Auditor certified (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485) or currently working towards a recognized certification.
• Core Quality Tools: Working familiarity with PPAP elements and 8D problem-solving/root-cause analysis.
• Independent & Collaborative Mindset: A strong "can-do" attitude, self-motivation as an individual contributor, and a genuine curiosity to learn diverse product lines.
• On-Site Availability: Comfort working on-site Monday to Friday in Livingston, where direct, hands-on interaction with physical assemblies and local teams is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Focused Technical Scope: An individual contributor role where your time is spent solving quality challenges.
• Diverse Product Exposure: Work with a wide variety of advanced technologies and cross-industry quality standards under one roof.
• Collaborative Support: Work alongside an experienced team ready to share domain knowledge and support your professional progression.