Supplier Quality Engineer

Husqvarna Group; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to act as the primary liaison between manufacturing operations and suppliers. The role involves managing quality issues, driving improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with over 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills aligned with cultural values of being bold, dedicated, and caring are essential. Apply by 05 January 2026.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with EMS suppliers desirable.
• Experience in the automotive sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be the initial interface between the factory and supplier regarding quality deviations.
• Drive improvements to internal processes regarding non-conforming material handling.
• Provide feedback to suppliers on quality deviations.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

SPC

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Role Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) serves as the primary liaison between Husqvarna’s manufacturing operations and its supply base, ensuring that supplier-related quality issues are effectively managed and resolved. This role is essential in maintaining production continuity, improving supplier performance, and driving long-term quality improvements across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• To be the initial interface between the factory and supplier regarding quality deviations.
• To involve all necessary Husqvarna functions needed to solve supplier related quality problems (Production, R&D, SQA).
• Drive improvements to internal processes in relation to handling of non-conforming material and Supplier Quality processes.

Key Tasks

• Provide feedback to suppliers on quality deviations found within the factory processes (Goods-in, assembly, lab etc).
• Send IQN (Initial Quality Notification) to suppliers.
• Initiate and drive closure of supplier 8D’s in collaboration with SQA Engineers.
• Validation of supplier root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions in collaboration with SQA Engineers.
• 8D progress reporting.
• Support PCBA analysis in the Quality Lab.
• Responsibility for disposition of suspect material from suppliers.
• Regular data collection and KPI reporting.
• Review and disposition deviation approval requests (DAR).
• Support and collaborate with Global SQA team.
• Visit suppliers, where required in conjunction with SQA.
• Involvement in New Product Introduction process through the development and industrialization stages by supporting Engineering and Manufacturing pilot builds (trial builds).

Additional Skills/Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with EMS suppliers desirable.
• Experience in the automotive sector desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or certification (e.g., Green Belt / Black Belt) desirable.
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and data-driven approach.
• The ‘right’ candidate should be closely aligned with our cultural values of being BOLD, being DEDICATED & showing that they CARE.

Last date to apply: 05 January 2026