Supplier Quality Leader

Nub News; Warwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Martin is seeking a Supplier Quality Leader to join the Gaydon team, overseeing supplier quality for the Chassis and Body Mechanisms commodity. You will drive continuous improvement, manage containment and root-cause analysis, and ensure supplier readiness for serial production.

The role requires strong quality tools knowledge, engineering background and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience leading supplier quality in manufacturing, with APQP/PPAP exposure.
• Strong problem-solving, containment, and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality performance for Chassis & Body Mechanisms.
• Lead containment actions, root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits, review processes and support change management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing to ensure quality targets.

Skills

Quality tools

APQP/PPAP

Root cause analysis

Supplier development

Data analysis

Audits

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

WhereWarwickWhatManufacturing OperationsTypePermanentSalaryAnnualSupplier Quality Leader - Chassis & Body MechanismsGaydon, WarwickshireManpower is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Aston Martin for a Supplier Quality Leader to join their world-class Quality team based in Gaydon.Aston Martin is synonymous with luxury, performance and engineering excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality professional to play a key role in ensuring supplier quality performance supports the delivery of some of the world's most desirable vehicles.As Supplier Quality Leader, you will take ownership of supplier quality performance within the Chassis and Body Mechanisms commodity area, driving continuous improvement throughout serial production. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, you will lead the resolution of quality concerns, ensure robust containment actions are implemented, and drive effective root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent recurrence.You will be responsible for monitoring supplier performance through key quality metrics, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement, and ensuring suppliers meet the high standards expected within a premium automotive manufacturing environment. The role will involve reviewing supplier processes, conducting audits, supporting engineering and manufacturing change activities, and leading supplier escalation plans where required to protect production continuity and customer satisfaction.This position offers significant exposure across the business, requiring close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams. You will act as a key interface between Aston Martin and its supplier network, using data-driven decision making and quality expertise to drive sustainable improvements and support ongoing operational excellence.To be successful, you will have previous experience managing supplier quality within a manufacturing environment, together with a strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies. You will have experience leading containment activities, root cause investigations and corrective action verification, as well as supporting APQP, PPAP and change management processes. Knowledge of Chassis and Body Mechanism components and associated manufacturing processes would be highly advantageous.You will be a confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, challenge constructively, and build strong relationships across a diverse supplier base. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a resilient and proactive approach, will be essential.Candidates should hold a degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification and possess strong IT and data analysis skills. A full UK driving licence is required, along with the flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally when required.In return, you will have the opportunity to join one of the most iconic brands in the automotive industry and contribute to the delivery of exceptional products recognised around the world. This role also offers excellent opportunities for professional development and future career progression within the wider quality and engineering functions.If you are passionate about quality, supplier development and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Manpower to be considered for this exciting opportunity.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.