Supplier Quality Engineer

Hunter Selection Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Life insurance (3× annual salary)

Medical / Health access

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd is recruiting a Supplier Quality Engineer in Plymouth, Devon. The role focuses on ensuring components meet stringent quality and compliance requirements, coordinating with suppliers, buyers and internal teams.

You will lead quality assurance activities, drive CAPAs, perform root-cause analysis and support supplier development across UK sites. A strong background in quality management and experience with SAP are essential.

Qualifications

• Background in quality management or quality assurance.
• Auditor or Lead Auditor experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead PPAP activities for the introduction of new parts.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and implement controls.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Support supplier development through UK-based site visits.
• Assist in identifying and approving new suppliers.
• Carry out on-site and remote supplier audits.
• Review and submit supplier Full Material Disclosure (FMD) information.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Supplier communication

Education

Qualifications in Quality or Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer (617/ 25182) Plymouth, England

Salary: GBP38000 - GBP50000 per annum

Supplier Quality Engineer ( 617/ 25182)

Plymouth, Devon - easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas.
£38,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Friday role

Company Overview

I'm working with a long-established global manufacturer supplying high-performance products and infrastructure solutions to some of the world's biggest technology organisations. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain & Quality function.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing environment, contributing directly to product quality, supplier capability and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with suppliers, commodity buyers and internal teams to ensure components meet stringent technical, quality and compliance requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PPAP activities for the introduction of new parts
• Resolve supplier quality issues and implement suitable controls
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Support supplier development through UK-based site visits
• Assist in identifying and approving new suppliers
• Carry out on-site and remote supplier audits
• Build a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes
• Manage nonconformance investigations and rejection processes
• Ensure material compliance and review detailed material content data
• Review and submit supplier Full Material Disclosure (FMD) information
• Investigate customer complaints relating to purchased components
• Provide clear feedback and implement corrective measures
• Background in quality management or quality assurance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (e.g., 8D methodology)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of SPC, control plans, and dimensional measurement techniques
• High attention to detail with excellent data accuracy
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Confident communicator with suppliers and customers
• Understanding of cosmetic quality standards
• Qualifications in Quality or Engineering
• Auditor or Lead Auditor experience
• Knowledge of Process FMEA
• Experience with SAP
• Understanding of material content analysis

Benefits Package

• Companywide bonus (linked to attendance, productivity, and quality)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
• Life insurance (3× annual salary)
• Medical / Health access
• Employee discounts platform

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