Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Taunton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain team. This role will focus on improving supplier performance and validating new suppliers. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' ERP experience and a qualification in a technical or engineering discipline. The company offers long-term development within a growing supply chain function, along with a pension and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on ERP experience.
• Proven experience using supplier scorecards and vendor management techniques.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supplier management

Continuous improvement

ERP systems

Materials management

IT and computer literacy

Education

HNC or equivalent in a 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.