Supplier Quality Engineer

PT Engineering & Manufacturing; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance production efficiency and supplier quality. This role offers the chance to work with renowned automotive brands, ensuring that supplier quality meets the highest standards. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, conducting audits, and implementing quality assurance measures. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. This position promises career growth and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supplier quality management, ideally in automotive.
• HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to qualify new suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Implement the Supplier Quality Manual and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Process Audits

Supplier Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949

VDA 6.3

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Quality Engineer that’s looking for career progression within a global manufacturer and a bonus to maximise earning potential?

Join a leading company that partners with renowned automotive brands to drive innovation and excellence.

This is your opportunity to make an impact on production efficiency and supplier quality performance in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that supplier quality meets the highest standards. You will oversee new supplier introductions, manage supplier product qualifications, and maintain ongoing supplier quality assurance. Working closely with procurement and manufacturing teams, you will be instrumental in developing and improving supplier capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct management system and process audits to qualify and approve new suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships through New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring compliance with project deadlines, APQP, and PPAP approvals.
• Schedule and execute regular supplier audits to maintain approval status based on risk assessment.
• Implement the Supplier Quality Manual and provide training to help suppliers achieve IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 compliance.
• Act as the primary interface between the company and suppliers, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.
• Monitor and report Supplier Quality KPIs, working proactively to enhance performance.
• Oversee supplier corrective and preventive actions, defect management, and change control processes.
• Support supplier visits, development programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• IATF/VDA experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the automotive sector, mechanical engineering, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience working with and managing supplier relationships would be ideal