Supplier Quality Engineer - Global Leading Engineering Company

83zero Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stafford seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for a 12-month contract. You'll ensure suppliers meet quality standards through audits and performance monitoring, driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and have experience in manufacturing quality assurance. Apply with your CV to join this forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and supplier management within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality standards and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to ensure supplier compliance.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance metrics.
• Work with suppliers on corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Proactive approach to quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

We're seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Stafford on a 12-month contract. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our external suppliers deliver materials and services that meet the highest quality standards. You'll play a critical role in supplier audits, performance monitoring, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Location: Stafford, Onsite
Contract Duration: 12 Month Contract (Likely to Extend)
Hourly Rate: £40.00 - £41.03 per hour inside IR35
Client: Global Leading Engineering and Manufacturing Company

About the Role

In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our external suppliers deliver materials and services that meet the highest quality standards. You'll play a critical role in supplier audits, performance monitoring, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality system, process, and product audits to ensure supplier compliance with requirements.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with suppliers to implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier processes in line with company quality standards and design intent.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and the broader supply chain.
• Collect, analyse, and report on supplier quality and performance data.
• Ensure all suppliers adhere to relevant industry regulations and customer‑specific requirements.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, supplier management, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment – ideally within the engine manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality standards and industry regulations.
• Sound process knowledge in casting, machining, tubes & hoses, electrical, and electronic components.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• A proactive approach to supplier quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving supplier quality for a leading organisation in the engineering sector. You'll be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team, with the potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Interested?

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.