Supplier Quality Engineer

Culligan Harvey; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Culligan Harvey is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers meet quality standards. The role involves supplier audits, quality control, and collaboration with procurement to enhance product quality. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience in quality engineering.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Training and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in quality engineering or similar.
• Certifications like CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
• Conduct supplier quality audits for process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, defect rates, and cost of poor quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

Quality management systems (ISO 9001)

Statistical tools

Job description

Harvey Water Softeners, part of Culligan International, is a leading provider of domestic water softeners in the UK. We are currently undergoing a transformation to meet our 2025 targets. Our factory in Old Woking features advanced manufacturing and R&D facilities, alongside our head office.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure our suppliers meet quality standards for our products. The role involves working with our supplier base and procurement team to negotiate contracts, review inbound parts quality, analyze defects, and conduct supplier audits. The SQE will collaborate across functions to improve quality control, analyze trends, and implement process improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assess and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
2. Ensure supplier contracts are in place and negotiate terms.
3. Conduct supplier quality audits for process standardization and continuous improvement.
4. Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, defect rates, and cost of poor quality.
5. Resolve quality issues collaboratively with stakeholders.
6. Manage supplier performance metrics and certification programs.
7. Train suppliers on quality processes.
8. Coordinate with engineering and procurement to ensure compliance.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years in quality engineering or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001), statistical tools, and supplier contracts.
• Certifications like CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt are preferred.

Benefits include:

• Supportive team environment
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Training and wellbeing programs