Supplier Quality Engineer

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering organization in Taunton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. This full-time, on-site role focuses on improving supplier performance and validating new suppliers to ensure effective supply across the business. The candidate should have an HNC in a technical discipline and experience with ERP systems. Offering a competitive salary of £36k - £40k and benefits including a pension scheme and on-site parking, this is an opportunity to influence the supply chain in a specialist manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Competitive salary of £36,000 to £40,000 depending on experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience using ERP systems within warehouse, materials management, or planning functions.
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to visit suppliers as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and support ongoing supplier performance improvement.
• Validate and onboard new suppliers in line with quality and operational requirements.
• Manage supplier non-conformances through to resolution using ERP systems.
• Work closely with suppliers and logistics partners to support delivery performance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Supplier performance improvement

ERP systems

Vendor management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical or engineering discipline

Job description

£36k - £40k DOE | Full-time, On-site | Taunton

A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation based in the South West is seeking to strengthen its supply chain capability. Operating within a specialist global market, the business designs and delivers complex engineered solutions and is recognised for its focus on quality, continuous improvement, and long-term supplier partnerships.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a busy and collaborative supply chain team. The role plays a key part in improving supplier performance, validating new suppliers, and supporting purchasing activities to ensure robust, cost-effective, and reliable supply across the business.

Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer

• Conduct supplier audits and support ongoing supplier performance improvement
• Validate and onboard new suppliers in line with quality and operational requirements
• Manage supplier non-conformances through to resolution using ERP systems
• Work closely with suppliers and logistics partners to support delivery performance and cost efficiency

Requirements of the Supplier Quality Engineer

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical or engineering discipline
• Proven experience using ERP systems within warehouse, materials management, or planning functions
• Strong knowledge of supplier scorecards, vendor management, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to visit suppliers as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £36,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Full-time, permanent on-site role offering stability and influence within the supply chain

If you are a Supplier Quality Engineer looking to make a tangible impact within a specialist manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring future sponsorship.