Supplier Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of intelligent fluid flow systems seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to improve operational efficiency and supplier assessment. This role involves auditing suppliers and requires significant travel across the UK and Europe. Candidates should have relevant experience and a degree in engineering.

Benefits

Company mobile

Company laptop

Death in service

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Lucrative pension package

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• Experience conducting audits & quality inspections for fabrication, welding, CNC machines.
• Qualified candidates from HVAC, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Auditing and qualifying suppliers to drive operational efficiencies.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives to address quality issues.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Inspection

Supplier Assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 3834

Job description

Job Description

• Join a Leading manufacturer of intelligent fluid flow systems
• Endless opportunities to travel across the UK & Europe
• Great workplace culture

About the Company:

We're partnered with a market leader offering fluid-flow solutions for HVAC systems both in the UK & globally. Their products aim to improve both energy performance and sustainability in building systems & are renowned for their quality.

Role Overview: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Joining their dynamic quality team based South of Birmingham, my client is looking for a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to audit, qualify & assess both existing and new suppliers for the business in order to drive both operational efficiency and supply chain improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

· Auditing, verifying and qualifying both new and existing suppliers to drive our client's operational efficiencies & contribute to supply chain improvement.

· Supplier Audits & Compliance Checks

Plan and conduct supplier audits (initial, process, surveillance) to ensure alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) requirements.

· Supplier Onboarding & Approvals

Qualify new suppliers through structured assessments, verifying capability, quality systems, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

· Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Lead structured problem-solving, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented to resolve quality issues.

· Technical Documentation Review

Review supplier-submitted weld procedures, inspection records, and material certifications to validate compliance with customer and regulatory expectations.

· Continuous Improvement & Risk Mitigation

Drive supplier development through process improvement initiatives, quality metrics, and proactive risk management.

· Please note that this role will require 60% of the week away from home. Travel can be across the UK & Europe.

Requirements:

· At least 3 years' experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role, or similar experience auditing suppliers (new and existing).

· Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or similar.

· Experience conducting audits & quality inspection for: fabrication, welding, CNC machines alongside production & assembly lines.

· ISO 9001, ISO 3834.

· Our client will only consider candidates with experience from the following industries: HVAC, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace.

· Happy with frequent travel away from home.

Package:

· £40,000 - £48,000 salary

· Company mobile

· Company laptop

· Death in service

· 25 days holiday + bank holidays

· Lucrative pension package

Candidate location:

Stratford upon-avon, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Kidderminster, Redditch