Supplier Quality Engineer

SOGECLAIR; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace engineering seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer in London. The role involves assessing supplier quality, leading reviews, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have extensive experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supplier quality or quality assurance.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred; automotive or regulated industries also considered.
• Familiarity with quality standards like AS9100, 8D, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities.
• Lead supplier quality reviews to ensure requirements adherence.
• Initiate corrective action requests for non-conformities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Independence

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

To strengthen our customer team in London (Southend ), England, United Kingdom, we are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer

• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities to assess the quality of system components

• Lead and coordinate supplier quality reviews to ensure adherence to requirements

• Request and follow up on detailed corrective actions for recurring non-conformities

• Evaluate overall supplier quality performance and support improvement initiatives

• Initiate corrective action requests and escalate where necessary

• Track and report the status of open actions to internal stakeholders and management through clear presentations (e.g., PowerPoint)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier quality excellence

• Ensure supplier compliance with aerospace standards and internal quality systems

• Support supplier interventions when performance is below expectations

• Contribute to continuous improvement within the supplier quality process

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar), or a Technical Degree with equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or a related field
• Aerospace industry experience is preferred; automotive or other regulated industries also considered
• Familiarity with industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, 8D, FMEA)
• Experience in supplier development or intervention is an asset
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages such as French are a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, sometimes on short notice

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving
• High sense of responsibility, initiative, and ownership
• Able to manage tasks independently and adapt to shifting priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Team player with a continuous improvement mindset

Learn more about us:Our story | Sogeclair

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of performance, and we are committed to hiring without discrimination.

• Collaboration with global aerospace leaders, including direct involvement in high-impact programs for clients
• A cutting-edge engineering environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable mobility
• International exposure and knowledge-sharing across multidisciplinary teams within a global network