Supply Chain Quality Engineer - with bonus

Office Angels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Engineer to enhance supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost. This role involves implementing standard work procedures, evaluating supplier capabilities, and leading performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, quality assurance, and lean principles, with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an exciting opportunity for driven individuals passionate about supply chain excellence.

Benefits

Bonus

Free Parking

Management Support

Annual Salary Review

Staff Socials

Excellent Career Opportunity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Quality roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.

Responsibilities

• Implement standard work procedures at supplier locations.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Lead Supplier Performance Improvement Plans.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Lean Principles

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based Applications

Job description

Supply Chain Quality Engineer
Location: Leicester, UK
Working 39 hours per week Monday - Friday

Job Summary

We are looking for a Supply Chain Quality Engineer with extensive experience to join our team in Leicester. In this role, you will support our supply chain operations and supplier network by enhancing overall supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and cost. You will work closely with buyers and the European Supplier Quality & Development (SQ&D) team, reporting directly to the SQ&D EMEAI Manager.

Key Responsibilities

This role includes, but is not limited to:

• Implementing and maintaining standard work procedures and business processes at supplier locations.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and standardisation.
• Evaluating supplier capabilities, capacity, and quality systems.
• Addressing short-term performance issues using 8D/SCAR and rapid continuous improvement methodologies.
• Applying Lean principles to improve business processes.
• Leading Supplier Performance Improvement Plans (S-PIP).
• Participating in weekly, monthly, and yearly SQ&D EMEAI meetings and projects.
• Leading and participating in launch readiness programs.
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Managing supplier selection, audits, and approvals.
• Leading and participating in New Product Development (NPD) and supplier PPAP validation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Quality, or a related field.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (primarily within the UK, with some travel across Europe).

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-related certifications.
• Supply chain experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and other web-based applications.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Free Parking
• Management support
• Annual salary review
• Staff socials
• Excellent career opportunity