Supplier Quality Engineer

Owen Daniels; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

On-site parking

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality across the supply chain and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams in a hands-on, aerospace context.

You’ll lead supplier improvement activities, investigate non-conformances with structured problem solving, and support compliance with AS9100/AS9102. Expect site-based work with travel across the UK and EMEA, and a strong focus on ownership and career development.

Qualifications

• Technical/engineering background with quality focus in manufacturing or supplier-facing roles.
• Aerospace experience and knowledge of AS9100/AS9102 are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with 8D, root-cause analysis, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP and Control Plans.
• Experience with supplier audits, development or performance improvement.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on attitude, ownership, and willingness to learn.
• Experience with SAP or other MRP systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and aerospace standards (EASA Part 21/Part 145) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support across the supply chain and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Lead supplier improvement activities including audits, reviews, containment and corrective actions.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive root cause and corrective actions (8D).
• Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102 and support AS9100 compliance.
• Analyse supplier data to identify improvements and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

Aerospace experience

AS9100/AS9102 knowledge

8D problem solving

Supplier audits

Communication skills

SAP or MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

EASA Part 21/Part 145 knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

An established global aerospace engineering business is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their quality team and play a key role in improving supplier performance and maintaining high standards across the supply chain.

This is a hands-on role working closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvement, resolve issues and support the business in achieving its zero-defect objectives.

You’ll be joining an established team, working in a fully site-based environment, with regular travel across the UK and EMEA. The role would suit someone with a strong technical mindset who is keen to get stuck in, take ownership and develop their career within a demanding aerospace environment. Attitude, technical capability and a willingness to learn are key.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Permanent

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm

Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 10% Bonus

Coventry

The Role

• Provide quality support across the supply chain, working closely with suppliers and internal value streams to maintain and improve quality performance.
• Lead supplier improvement activities, including supplier audits, performance reviews, containment and corrective actions.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive effective root cause and corrective action using structured problem‑solving techniques such as 8D.
• Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102 and support compliance with AS9100 and relevant aerospace/customer requirements.
• Analyse supplier and quality data, identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with suppliers to implement sustainable solutions.

Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Technical/engineering background with experience within a quality, manufacturing or supplier-facing environment.
• Aerospace experience is highly desirable, with knowledge of AS9100 / AS9102 beneficial.
• Understanding of quality and problem‑solving tools such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP and Control Plans.
• Experience or understanding of supplier audits, supplier development or supplier performance improvement.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and willingness to get involved and learn.
• Ability to challenge effectively, take ownership and drive issues through to resolution.
• SAP or another MRP system experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and aerospace requirements such as EASA Part 21 / Part 145 would be advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• 10% annual bonus
• 5 days per week on site
• Approximately 4-6 days per month travel, covering UK and EMEA
• Opportunity to work within a specialist aerospace quality team
• Strong opportunity for development within a global engineering environment
• Permanent position
• Career development and opportunities to progress
• Free on-site car parking
• Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Discounts

If you’re technically minded, enjoy solving problems and want a role where you can genuinely make an impact with suppliers and internal teams, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.