Supplier Quality Engineer

Randstad Delivery; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stafford. The role involves ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards, conducting audits, and improving supplier processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quality assurance and experience in supplier management, particularly in manufacturing. The pay rate ranges from £29.10 to £31.10 per hour, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Sound process knowledge in casting, machining, and electrical components.
• Experience in quality assurance and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, and RCA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality system audits and product inspections.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier processes.

Skills

Quality assurance

Supplier management

Process improvement

Manufacturing processes

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer for a 12‑month contract based in Stafford.

This role is essential for ensuring that all external suppliers provide materials and services that meet our company's high quality standards. You will be responsible for safeguarding product integrity and customer satisfaction by assessing supplier processes, monitoring performance, managing relationships and driving continuous improvement to prevent defects.

Location: Stafford

Contract: 12‑month contract

Pay Rate: £29.10 - £31.10 per hour

Work Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 16:30, and Friday 08:30 - 13:30

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality system audits, process audits, and product inspections to verify supplier compliance with requirements.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier processes, ensuring they meet the company's quality standards and design intent.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and the overall supply chain.
• Collect, analyse, and summarise data to prepare reports on supplier quality and performance.
• Ensure suppliers comply with industry standards, regulations, and customer‑specific needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Sound process knowledge in casting, Machining, Tubes & Hoses, and Electrical & Electronics components.
• Experience in quality assurance, supplier management, process improvement, and a solid knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Management, preferably within the engine manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership, project management, and analytical skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy