Supplier Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain management is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure high standards across global suppliers. The role offers a competitive salary, the opportunity for professional growth, and flexible working arrangements, including remote work up to three days a week. Successful candidates will engage with global suppliers and perform audits, driving continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control systems including ISO 9001, IPC, or Six Sigma.
• Proven ability to analyze data and identify root causes.
• Flexibility to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers deliver components meeting high standards.
• Build and maintain effective communication with global suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits to identify and address weaknesses.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Analytical Ability

Education

Background in manufacturing engineering

Job description

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Supplier Quality Engineer – London (Hybrid) - £55,000 + Bonus + Ex. Benefits – Permanent

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Supplier Quality Engineer role is to ensure suppliers consistently deliver high-quality materials, drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues effectively, and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring the integrity and success of the global supply chain.

Dynamic Role: Experience varied, exciting responsibilities with both proactive and reactive tasks.

Flexible Working: Work from home up to three days a week for better work-life balance.

Global Exposure: Travel regularly to Europe, Asia, and America, gaining international experience.

Professional Growth: Work with industry-leading standards, technologies, and improvement initiatives.

Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in delivering critical systems, enhancing the company’s reputation for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Enforce Quality Standards: Ensure suppliers deliver components meeting the company's high standards.

Supplier Engagement: Build and maintain effective communication with global suppliers.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Support supplier programs to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Conduct Audits: Plan and execute supplier audits to identify and address weaknesses.

Resolve Non-Conformances: Perform root cause analysis and oversee corrective action implementation.

Perform Quality Reviews: Regularly assess supplier performance using the inhouse review framework.

Oversee New Introductions: Manage quality aspects of onboarding new suppliers and materials.

Document and Report: Ensure accurate documentation of quality actions and process changes.

Requirements:

Technical Experience: Background in manufacturing engineering within electrical, electronic, or mechanical industries, with knowledge of quality control systems including ISO 9001, IPC, or Six Sigma.

Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to analyse data, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions in a global supply chain.

Communication and Relationship-Building: Strong skills to collaborate across teams, engage with stakeholders at all levels, and maintain positive supplier relationships.

Self-Motivation: Capability to work independently, take ownership of problems, and drive solutions proactively.

Analytical Ability: Expertise in reviewing processes and data to identify quality trends and potential risks.

Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel internationally (Europe, Asia, and America) regularly as part of the role.

How to apply:

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV via Linkedin.