Supplier Quality Engineer

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of intelligent fluid flow systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their dynamic quality team. The role involves auditing and qualifying suppliers to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in a similar role, with a willingness to travel frequently across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Company mobile

Company laptop

Death in service

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Lucrative pension package

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or similar.
• Experience in auditing suppliers and quality inspection.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Qualify new suppliers through structured assessments.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives for quality issues.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Inspection

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in Quality Engineering

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