Supplier Quality Engineer – Plymouth

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Companywide bonus (linked toattendance

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Life insurance (3× annual salary)

5% matched pension

Medical / Health access

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is advertising a Supplier Quality Engineer in Plymouth, Devon, offering £38,000–£50,000 per year with excellent benefits. The role works with suppliers, buyers and internal teams to ensure components meet quality and compliance requirements.

You will lead PPAP activities, resolve supplier quality issues, perform root-cause analysis and support supplier development with UK site visits.

Qualifications

• Background in quality management or quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (e.g., 8D methodology).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of SPC, control plans, and dimensional measurement techniques.
• High attention to detail with excellent data accuracy.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and customers.
• Understanding of cosmetic quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead PPAP activities for the introduction of new parts.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and implement suitable controls.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support supplier development through UK-based site visits.
• Assist in identifying and approving new suppliers.
• Carry out on-site and remote supplier audits.
• Review and submit supplier Full Material Disclosure (FMD) information.
• Investigate customer complaints relating to purchased components.

Skills

Quality management

8D problem solving

Engineering drawing interpretation

SPC and control plans

Dimensional measurement

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier communication

Cosmetic quality standards

Education

Quality or Engineering qualifications

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer ( 617/ 25182)

Plymouth, Devon – easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas.
£38,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Friday role

Company Overview

I’m working with a long‑established global manufacturer supplying high‑performance products and infrastructure solutions to some of the world’s biggest technology organisations. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain & Quality function.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing environment, contributing directly to product quality, supplier capability and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with suppliers, commodity buyers and internal teams to ensure components meet stringent technical, quality and compliance requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PPAP activities for the introduction of new parts
• Resolve supplier quality issues and implement suitable controls
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Support supplier development through UK-based site visits
• Assist in identifying and approving new suppliers
• Carry out on-site and remote supplier audits
• Build a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes
• Manage nonconformance investigations and rejection processes
• Ensure material compliance and review detailed material content data
• Review and submit supplier Full Material Disclosure (FMD) information
• Investigate customer complaints relating to purchased components
• Provide clear feedback and implement corrective measures

Essential Skills & Experience

• Background in quality management or quality assurance
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills (e.g., 8D methodology)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of SPC, control plans, and dimensional measurement techniques
• High attention to detail with excellent data accuracy
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Confident communicator with suppliers and customers
• Understanding of cosmetic quality standards

Desirable Skills

• Qualifications in Quality or Engineering
• Auditor or Lead Auditor experience
• Knowledge of Process FMEA
• Experience with SAP
• Understanding of material content analysis
• Experience conducting supplier audits

Benefits Package

£38,000 – £50,000

• Companywide bonus (linked to attendance, productivity, and quality)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
• Life insurance (3× annual salary)
• 5% matched pension
• Medical / Health access
• Employee discounts platform

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £38000 – £50000 per annum

Location: Plymouth, Devon