Supplier Quality Engineer

Butler Rose Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm in Plymouth is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and reliability. The role includes leading a team, managing approvals through the Production Part Approval Process, and collaborating with procurement on supplier selection and performance tracking. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong experience in quality management and compliance regulations. The package includes a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000 + monthly bonus

Healthcare

Enhanced leave entitlement

Life insurance

Further career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Approve and set up new parts via the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Collaborate with purchasing to select and approve new suppliers.
• Conduct audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

Quality management systems

Material compliance regulations

Problem-solving

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Company Overview:

Butler Rose is currently representing a leading manufacturer in the Plymouth area who have a current requirement for a Supplier Quality Engineer.

Job Summary:

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our client's products by leading and managing a small team. You will be responsible for overseeing the approval and setup of new parts through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Additionally, you will collaborate with procurement to select new suppliers, conduct supplier audits, track supplier performance, and support supplier development. Your expertise in material compliance and your ability to manage parts rejection and customer complaints will be essential to business success. You will also be involved in problem‑solving activities aimed at improving overall quality.

Responsibilities:

• Approve and set up new parts via the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with purchasing to assess and approve new suppliers, considering their quality capabilities.
• Conduct regular audits of suppliers to ensure adherence to expected quality standards.
• Track and measure supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Facilitate supplier development initiatives, working closely with suppliers to enhance their quality capabilities.
• Ensure material compliance by verifying that the content of materials meets legal and customer requirements (e.g., RoHS).
• Manage the parts rejection process, coordinating with suppliers to resolve quality issues promptly.
• Handle customer complaints related to purchased parts, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Utilise problem‑solving methodologies to identify and address quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and tools.
• Familiarity with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and its application.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and evaluating supplier capabilities.
• Proficiency in material compliance regulations and standards, such as RoHS.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a data‑driven approach.

Package:

• Salary up to £45,000 + monthly bonus
• Healthcare
• Enhanced leave entitlement
• Life insurance
• Further career development opportunities

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.