Supplier Quality Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Maesteg; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in South Wales is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving supplier development initiatives and ensuring a world-class supply chain that supports manufacturing excellence. You will lead supplier audits, manage corrective actions, and implement continuous improvement strategies using Lean methodologies. This forward-thinking organization is committed to investing in its people and offers structured career development, ongoing training, and real opportunities for progression. If you are passionate about quality and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual company bonus

Company pension contribution

Flexible benefits programme

Free onsite parking

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in Quality within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience of supplier performance management or continuous improvement.
• Auditing experience with ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier development initiatives and conduct audits.
• Manage supplier corrective actions, APQP, and PPAP activities.
• Track and analyze supplier performance to drive improvements.

Skills

Supplier Performance Management

Continuous Improvement

Quality Tools and Methodologies

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

ISO9001

ISO14001

ISO45001

Lean Principles

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

£35,000 - £40,000

South Wales

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global manufacturing leader to recruit a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their successful and growing team.

This innovative business is at the forefront of engineered solutions for critical industries, providing high-quality products trusted around the world. They have a proud history of investment in their people, technology, and facilities, and are renowned for offering structured career development, ongoing training, and real opportunities for progression.

Following continued business growth and increasing demand, they are expanding their quality function with the addition of a Supplier Quality Engineer - a key role working at the heart of supplier development and performance improvement.

This is what you'll be doing:

• As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be driving supplier development initiatives, conducting audits, and ensuring a world-class supply chain that supports manufacturing excellence.
• Lead supplier audits in line with ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001standards.
• Support new supplier development aligned with business strategic goals.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, and data analysis.
• Manage supplier corrective actions, APQP, and PPAP activities.
• Liaise closely with internal teams (Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing) and external suppliers.
• Track and analyse supplier performance, reporting metrics and driving sustainable improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to improve supplier processes and capability.
• Support the introduction of new products and the enhancement of manufacturing and design processes.
• Manage supplier component concerns, facilitating effective resolution.
• Review and implement new procedures, ensuring alignment with operational excellence initiatives.

The experience you'll bring to the team

• Proven background in Quality within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Hands on experience of supplier performance management or continuous improvement
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies
• Auditing experience - 9001, 14001, 45001
• Knowledge of Lean principles advantageous
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• £35,000 - £40,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual company bonus
• Company pension contribution
• Flexible benefits programme
• Free onsite parking
• Development opportunities with a globally respected employer

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed as a Supplier Quality Engineer, apply now.

Please note: Whilst we do our best to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot guarantee contact for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.