Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

300 North Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Manager to lead and develop a global supplier base. You will collaborate with procurement, engineering, and operations to ensure suppliers meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in aerospace or complex industrial settings and strong qualifications in mechanical engineering. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong background in supplier quality, supplier development, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within complex industrial, aerospace, or energy environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of supplier assessment methods and quality management systems.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conduct early-stage supplier evaluations, assessing quality systems and risk exposure.
• Lead technical assessments of new parts for smooth onboarding of suppliers.
• Manage supplier qualifications, audits, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Drive supplier development initiatives for enhanced performance.
• Act as a key link between suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Supplier development

Continuous improvement

Technical assessments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

Permanent Position

Home based with travel

GBP50,000 - GBP60000 plus bonus, pension, flexible benefits scheme

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer with aerospace or complex industrial experience to take the lead in managing and developing a global supplier base. Working closely with procurement, engineering, operations, and fulfilment teams, you will be responsible for ensuring suppliers meet high quality standards, deliver on time, and support long-term operational performance.

The Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will:

• Conduct early-stage supplier evaluations, assessing quality systems, organisational maturity, technical capability, and risk exposure.
• Lead technical assessments of new parts and work alongside design and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth onboarding of suppliers.
• Manage supplier qualifications, audits, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to enhance performance, responsiveness, and delivery reliability.
• Act as the key link between suppliers and internal teams, ensuring strong communication and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in supplier quality, supplier development, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within complex industrial, aerospace, or energy environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of supplier assessment methods and quality management systems.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (or equivalent industry experience, such as 10+ years in manufacturing or service).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a quality role.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally at short notice.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model with up to 40% remote flexibility.
• Flexible hours - shape your schedule around when you are most productive.
• Opportunity to work in a highly technical global supply chain environment.
• Career development and growth within a business committed to quality and operational excellence.

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