Supplier Quality Engineer (EV)

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier quality and compliance. This role involves leading corrective actions, monitoring supplier performance, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees and quality certifications, along with experience in supplier quality management.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or quality certifications required.
• ISO / IATF trained and proven experience.
• Supplier quality experience, preferably with SMEs and small OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality management

Quality systems knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Degree qualification

Lead Auditor Certification

Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Job Description

A leading automotive manufacturing company that specializes in producing high performance vehicles is currently looking to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of suppliers and their products.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will:

Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for supplier quality issues (8D, Ishikawa, etc.).
Monitor supplier KPIs and implement performance improvement initiatives.

Support initial sample inspection, incoming quality control, and documentation verification.
Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and onboarding to ensure capability, quality, and compliance.
Develop and maintain supply chain quality standards and processes (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, etc.).

The Supplier Quality Engineer will have:

Degree qualification or relevant qualification (Formal auditor training or quality certifications (e.g. Lead Auditor, Six Sigma)
Knowledge of quality systems and methodologies (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP-starting to look at this specifically in Jan 2026, APQP, FMEA, FAIR).
Supplier quality experience - ideally start up, SME & small OEM.

ISO / IATF trained & proven experience of this.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, simply apply online using an updated version of your CV and a member of the EVera team will be in touch