Supplier Quality Specialist

Morgan Ryder; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace company in Prestwick seeks Supplier Quality Specialists at all experience levels. This role involves leading supplier quality assurance activities, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. A competitive salary and growth opportunities await. Ideal for candidates eager to advance their quality careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proven experience working within a quality function including root cause analysis.
• Managing CAPA experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality assurance activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience in quality function

Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP)

Conducting supplier audits

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

Quality management systems (SAP, Minitab preferred)

Job description

Supplier Quality Specialist - Multiple Opportunities
Location: Prestwick, Scotland
Salary: up to £50,000
Job Type: Permanent

We're on the hunt for multiple Supplier Quality Specialists to join a business that is entering an exciting new chapter, following a recent change that will strengthen, develop, and expand capabilities like never before. This unique moment in their journey is creating fresh opportunities for the business and for their people, opening doors to growth, innovation, and long-term stability. If you've been considering the next step in your career, there has never been a better time to join this business and be part of shaping future success.

Why jump on board?
Because this isn't just another job, it's a career-launching opportunity packed with growth, challenge, and reward! With ambitious expansion plans fuelling new openings, you'll have the chance to fast-track your development, work on cutting-edge aerostructure projects, and make a real impact in a world-class aerospace environment. Plus, we're offering a strong, competitive salary package that truly values your skills and experience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or ready to take that next big step, we want to hear from you NOW.

Don't miss out, this is where your supplier quality career takes off!

What You'll Do:

• Lead supplier quality assurance activities to improve and maintain supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments in line with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation including PPAP, control plans, and NCRs.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Work closely with procurement, engineering, production, and quality teams to meet business goals.
• Support supplier onboarding, development, and qualification processes.
• Deliver regular reporting on supplier quality metrics and improvements.
• Support the assembly of critical aerostructure components such as spoilers and airbrakes.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence throughout the supply chain.

Who We're Looking For:
We are open to candidates at all experience levels, from early-career professionals eager to grow, to seasoned experts wanting to make their mark. The only non-negotiable requirements are:

• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proven experience working within a quality function, including performing root cause analysis, and managing CAPA.

Additional strengths include:

• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP) is a strong advantage.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and quality assessments.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as PPAP, FMEA, 8D problem solving.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence supplier behaviour.
• Analytical mindset with experience using quality management systems and software (SAP, Minitab preferred).
• Relevant professional qualifications (CQE, CQA) desirable but not essential.

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience.
• Multiple roles available - plenty of scope for career progression and development.
• Work in a fast-paced, cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing environment with global impact.
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Take Off?
If you meet the key experience criteria and want to be part of an exciting growth journey, apply today! Send your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're interested in these roles.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.