Supplier Quality Engineer

Acorn by Synergie; Taunton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing firm in Taunton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. This pivotal role focuses on improving supplier performance and validating suppliers. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing non-conformances, and liaising with logistics providers. Ideal candidates will have HNC qualifications and minimum 3 years of ERP experience. The company offers opportunities for career development within a growing supply chain function.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on ERP experience.
• Proven experience using supplier scorecards.
• At least 3 years' experience in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, including on-site visits.
• Validate and approve new suppliers.
• Manage and close supplier non-conformances.

Skills

Supplier auditing

ERP system knowledge

Materials management

Vendor management techniques

Continuous improvement

IT and computer literacy

Education

HNC or equivalent in technical or engineering discipline

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer
Taunton, Somerset (TA1) | £36,000-£40,000 per annum | Full-time | Permanent

Introduction

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing company supplying specialised equipment to the converting and print industries worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain team based in Taunton.

This role will be pivotal in improving supplier performance, validating new suppliers, and supporting purchasing and wider supply chain activities.

Key Duties

• Conduct supplier audits, including on-site visits.
• Validate and approve new suppliers.
• Process purchase orders via the ERP system.
• Manage, investigate, and close supplier non-conformances.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers.
• Expedite supplier deliveries to meet production requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and logistics providers to achieve best cost and service levels.

Requirements

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' hands‑on ERP experience, with strong knowledge of materials management, warehousing, and planning.
• Proven experience using supplier scorecards and vendor management techniques.
• At least 3 years' experience in continuous improvement activities.
• Strong IT and computer literacy.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt qualification (desirable).
• Internal Auditor certification (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

What We Offer

• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking manufacturing business offering long‑term career development within a growing supply chain function.