Supplier Quality Engineer

Premier Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Reading is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with quality standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or related field and proven experience in quality roles, utilizing various quality tools and methodologies. Willingness to travel to supplier sites is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality role.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies.
• Experience working with external suppliers in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits and corrective actions.
• Lead supplier quality investigations using structured problem‑solving tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams on change management and non‑conformances.
• Monitor and report supplier KPIs and quality trends.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Problem-solving

Quality tools knowledge

Communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Reading, UK

Industry: Manufacturing

You will work closely with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and production teams to resolve quality issues, reduce risk, and support new product introductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, scorecards, and corrective actions
• Lead supplier quality investigations using structured problem‑solving tools (e.g. 8D, Root Cause Analysis)
• Support new supplier qualification and onboarding activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to reduce defects and improve processes
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs, FAIRs, and other quality documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams on change management, deviations, and non‑conformances
• Monitor and report supplier KPIs and quality trends
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements

About You

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality role
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC)
• Experience working with external suppliers in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required

Desirable

• Experience in regulated or high‑reliability manufacturing environments
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• Six Sigma or Lean certification