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Prestwick

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GBP 40,000 - 50,000

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Job summary

An aerospace manufacturing company in Prestwick is seeking Supplier Quality Engineers to enhance supplier performance and ensure quality excellence. The role involves conducting audits, resolving quality issues, and supporting supplier development. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality functions and knowledge of aerospace standards. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Career progression opportunities
Collaborative culture focused on quality

Qualifications

  • Proven experience working within a quality function.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis and manage CAPA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead supplier quality assurance activities.
  • Conduct supplier audits and assessments.
  • Review and approve supplier quality documentation.
  • Investigate supplier quality issues.
  • Support supplier onboarding and development.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience in quality function and root cause analysis
Knowledge of aerospace quality standards
Experience in supplier audits
Strong communication skills
Analytical mindset

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (CQE, CQA)

Tools

SAP
Minitab
Job description
Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer / Specialist – Multiple Opportunities

Prestwick, Scotland

up to £50,000

Permanent - Global Travel

We’re on the hunt for multiple Supplier Quality Specialists to join a business that is entering an exciting new chapter, following a recent change that will strengthen, develop, and expand capabilities like never before. This unique moment in their journey is creating fresh opportunities for the business and for their people, opening doors to growth, innovation, and long-term stability. If you’ve been considering the next step in your career, there has never been a better time to join this business and be part of shaping future success.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead supplier quality assurance activities to improve and maintain supplier performance.
  • Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments in line with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
  • Review and approve supplier quality documentation including PPAP, control plans, and NCRs.
  • Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and CAPA.
  • Work closely with procurement, engineering, production, and quality teams to meet business goals.
  • Support supplier onboarding, development, and qualification processes.
  • Deliver regular reporting on supplier quality metrics and improvements.
  • Support the assembly of critical aerostructure components such as spoilers and airbrakes.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence throughout the supply chain.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are open to candidates at all experience levels, from early-career professionals eager to grow, to seasoned experts wanting to make their mark. The only non-negotiable requirements are:

  • Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Proven experience working within a quality function, including performing root cause analysis, and managing CAPA.

Additional strengths include:

  • Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP) is a strong advantage.
  • Experience conducting supplier audits and quality assessments.
  • Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as PPAP, FMEA, 8D problem solving.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence supplier behaviour.
  • Analytical mindset with experience using quality management systems and software (SAP, Minitab).
  • Relevant professional qualifications (CQE, CQA) desirable but not essential.

What’s In It for You?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience.
  • Multiple roles available – plenty of scope for career progression and development.
  • Work in a fast-paced, cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing environment with global impact.
  • Collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Take Off?

If you meet the key experience criteria and want to be part of an exciting growth journey, apply today! Send your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in these roles.

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