Supplier Quality Engineer in Bridgwater, Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee quality performance across the supply chain and support crucial nuclear projects. This role requires ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification, a degree or relevant experience, and the ability to manage diverse workloads. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes is essential.
• Experience in the nuclear sector or highly regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between project and suppliers to manage quality performance.
• Support supplier qualification and audit activities.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead corrective actions.

Skills

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification

Audit experience

Quality tools proficiency

Root cause analysis

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field or 3 years’ experience in Quality

Job description

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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance

Location: Bristol (Hinkley Point C)

Job Type: Full-time, 38 hours/week

Working Pattern: 5 Days a week / 9 days fortnightly

Work type: Full-time (with travel to supplier sites and hybrid working as needed)

Join a once‑in‑a‑infrastructure project that's powering the UK's Net Zero future. We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that products and services delivered by the supply chain meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

What You'll Do as a Supplier Quality Engineer

• Act as a key liaison between the project and its suppliers, managing quality performance across the supply chain
• Support supplier qualification, audit, and improvement activities
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure adherence to project requirements
• Review and monitor Contract Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMRs)
• Facilitate manufacturing kick‑off meetings and source inspection activities
• Investigate non‑conformances, lead root cause analysis, and ensure effective corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure supplier process capability
• Use a risk‑based, data‑driven approach to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement

What You'll Bring as a Supplier Quality Engineer

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification with strong audit experience
• Degree or minimum 3 years' experience in Quality or Supplier Quality within a regulated industry
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes (e.g. fabrication, coating, NDT)
• Proficiency in quality tools such as root cause analysis, 8D, and continuous improvement methods
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and collaborate across functions
• Membership of CQI, IRCA, ASQ CQE, or equivalent is desirable
• Experience in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments is a plus

Why This Role?

• Humility – Sharing success and learning as a team
• Positivity – Always striving for solutions
• Respect – Valuing diverse perspectives
• Clarity – Communicating simply and effectively
• Solidarity – Working as one team toward a shared goal

This is your opportunity to shape the quality of a nationally significant project that is setting the standard for the future of UK infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety excellence.

Please contact Mitchell Rogers for more information. (phone number removed)

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