Supply Chain Quality Engineer

VGC Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Quality Engineer in Plymouth for a secure redevelopment project. You will be responsible for overseeing quality management and inspections, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and maintaining a documented QMS. Candidates must hold relevant civil engineering qualifications and have experience in internal auditing and facility visits. BPSS security clearance is required due to the sensitive nature of the site.

Qualifications

• HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng in a related field required.
• Experience in internal auditing and facility inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential supply chain organisations through audit visits.
• Liaise with project and site representatives on inspections.
• Conduct quality training for supply chain staff.

Skills

Internal auditing

Factory/facility visits

Education

Civil Engineering or Quality related qualification

Tools

CSCS White PQP/AQP

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Supply Chain Quality Engineer

Location: Plymouth (secure defence site)

Reporting Into: Quality Manager

Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week, 08:00–17:00

Overall Purpose of the Role

An experienced Supply Chain Quality Engineer is required to support a major redevelopment at a secure UK defence site in Plymouth. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required (the process can take up to 8 weeks).

Eligibility: Candidates must hold a passport from an EU, NATO, Five Eyes, or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

• Undertake initial assessments of potential supply chain organisations, including assessment/audit visits.
• Review supply chain ITPs.
• Liaise between the project supply chain and site representatives on the timing of Hold/Witness inspections and surveillance activities.
• Inspect works at notified points, conduct surveillances, and witness testing.
• Assist with investigation and resolution of specific quality issues.
• Attend quality meetings as required.
• Deliver quality training modules to supply chain staff.
• Carry out other relevant duties as needed.
• Conduct factory/facility visits to monitor supplier performance against the ITP and the design.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of supply chain maps.
• Draft regular surveillance reports and update the project on supplier performance.
• Ensure data evidencing achievement of quality objectives and targets is produced and maintained.
• Ensure the project QMS is robustly implemented.
• Ensure supply chain partners maintain a documented QMS that meets contractual requirements and supports self-certification.
• Lead/coordinate quality meetings to maintain a strong quality culture, enable performance reporting, KPI tracking, and trend identification.
• Support the project team and supply chain partners in developing and implementing contract-/activity-specific KPIs.
• Assist the construction team with reviewing and implementing ITPs, supply chain quality plans, quality control procedures, and improvement plans; ensure timely, compliant close-out of NCRs, CARs, and observations.

Note: This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, additional duties within your capability may be required; training and support will be provided as necessary.

Who We’re Looking For

• Academic Qualifications: Civil Engineering, Quality, or Construction-related qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
• CSCS: White PQP/AQP.
• Experience: Internal auditing and factory/facility visits.