Supplier Quality Engineer

First Recruitment Services; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Shoreham-by-Sea seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver high-quality components. This role involves managing supplier quality, conducting audits, and developing Component Quality Plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in the automotive sector, a strong understanding of ISO9001, and knowledge of PPAP. The position offers flexible working hours and excellent benefits including a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Supplier Development Engineer in automotive or similar manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 and hands-on audit experience.
• In-depth knowledge of PPAP and quality tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, and Pareto.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier capability, capacity and performance meet production requirements.
• Manage supplier quality across multiple commodities.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits and review PPAPs.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

ISO9001

Internal Auditing

PPAP

Quality Tools

Metrology

Interpreting Engineering Drawings

Job description

Overview

• Position: Supplier Quality Engineer
• Salary: £42,000 – £45,000
• Location: Shoreham‑by‑Sea
• Hours: 30-37.5 hours a week (TBC)
• Free onsite parking, flexible working hours and many more

We are recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a Supply Chain team within a leading manufacturing business based in Shoreham‑by‑Sea. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, solving problems, and maintaining high quality standards in a fast‑moving production environment.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring suppliers deliver high‑quality components that meet engineering and production requirements. To succeed, you’ll bring experience from the automotive or similar manufacturing sector, a strong understanding of ISO9001, hands‑on audit experience, and solid knowledge of PPAP.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure supplier capability, capacity and performance meet production requirements
• Manage supplier quality across multiple commodities, working closely with Purchasing
• Conduct supplier assessments and surveillance audits
• Review and approve PPAPs in line with project timelines
• Support suppliers in developing and maintaining Component Quality Plans
• Create and maintain component inspection plans
• Raise Defective Material Reports (DMRs) and ensure high‑quality 8D responses
• Analyse supplier quality data to identify continuous improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Supplier Development Engineer in automotive or similar manufacturing
• Strong understanding of ISO9001
• Internal audit experience
• In‑depth knowledge of PPAP
• Familiarity with quality tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5‑Why, SPC, Pareto, etc.)
• Good understanding of metrology and inspection methods
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Full clean driving licence
• Strong planning, prioritisation and autonomy
• Confident presenting data clearly and accurately

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension scheme

The Supplier Quality Engineer is a permanent position based in Shoreham-by-Sea, paying between £42,000 up to £45,000. The hours are between 30‑37.5 hours a week and can be worked between 4, 4.5 or 5 days a week.