Supplier Quality Manager

Michael Page; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK-based manufacturer in Bristol is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to own supplier performance across a complex, multi-component supply base. You will drive accountability, improve incoming quality, and implement structured processes such as PPAP, SCAR and supplier audits to reduce defects and enhance production efficiency.

Key responsibilities include leading audits and capability assessments, owning the SCAR/8D process, and driving continuous quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supplier quality or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SCAR, 8D and supplier audits.
• Experience managing quality within a multi-component assembly environment.
• Ability to drive quality improvements across both large OEM and SME suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of supplier quality performance across a complex supply chain
• Build and implement a structured PPAP process for new and modified components
• Lead supplier audits, capability assessments, and performance reviews
• Own and drive the SCAR / 8D process, ensuring robust root cause and resolution
• Improve incoming inspection standards and defect reporting processes
• Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and procurement teams
• Identify and reduce recurring defects, improving first-time fit and build quality
• Develop supplier relationships while holding partners accountable to quality standards

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

PPAP

APQP

SCAR

8D

Supplier Audits

Root Cause Analysis

Education

N/A

Job description

An experienced Supplier Quality Manager is required to take ownership of supplier performance within a complex, multi-component manufacturing environment. This role will focus on driving supplier accountability, improving incoming quality, and implementing structured processes such as PPAP, SCAR and supplier audits to reduce defects and improve production efficiency.

Client Details

A well-established UK-based manufacturer with a strong brand presence and loyal customer base, operating a highly complex, multi-component assembly environment. The business has invested significantly in modern manufacturing capability and is now focused on improving supplier performance, quality consistency, and operational efficiency as it continues to grow.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of supplier quality performance across a complex supply chain
• Build and implement a structured PPAP process for new and modified components
• Lead supplier audits, capability assessments, and performance reviews
• Own and drive the SCAR / 8D process, ensuring robust root cause and resolution
• Improve incoming inspection standards and defect reporting processes
• Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and procurement teams
• Identify and reduce recurring defects, improving first-time fit and build quality
• Develop supplier relationships while holding partners accountable to quality standards

Profile

The Successful Candidate

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality / Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SCAR, 8D and supplier audits
• Experience managing quality within a multi-component assembly environment
• Ability to drive quality improvements across both large OEM and SME suppliers
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to identify and deliver root cause solutions
• Confident communicator, able to influence internal teams and external suppliers
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on prevention over firefighting

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape the supplier quality function within a growing business
• High level of autonomy and visibility within a key operational role
• A well-invested, modern manufacturing environment
• The chance to make a measurable impact on production efficiency and product quality