Systems & Supplier Quality Engineer

Lord Search & Selection; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Systems & Supplier Quality Engineer for a growing business in Cheltenham, UK. The role involves managing the Quality Management System and supplier assurances, with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in ISO9001/AS9100 environments and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Extensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in ISO9001/AS9100 certified environments.
• Proven supplier quality performance management experience.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Management System and ensure compliance.
• Lead supplier quality assurance activities including audits.
• Collaborate across teams for compliance with standards.

Skills

ISO9001/AS9100 knowledge

Supplier quality management

APQP knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

Quality Leadership in an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Environment

Cheltenham - Gloucestershire

Up to 50,000 pa + Private Healthcare + Extensive Benefits Package

This highly successful and growing business is seeking a talented and hands‑on Systems & Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality professional to take ownership of their Quality Management System and Supplier Quality processes, driving performance and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring procedures, processes, and audits are effective and compliant.
• Lead supplier quality assurance activities, including audits, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
• Support APQP, Lean improvement events, and resolution of customer and supplier quality issues.
• Monitor, report, and drive improvements against key Quality KPIs.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 3+ years' experience within ISO9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing supplier quality performance and audits.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FAIR, and ERP systems to drive process quality.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• AS9100 trained auditor with a methodical, organised, and completer/finisher approach.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools, e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S.

This role offers the chance to make a real impact on quality performance and supplier management within a dynamic environment.

If you are a motivated supplier and systems quality professional looking for your next challenge, apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10203.

Plant, Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Defence, MOD, Quality, Systems, Supplier, SQA, IATF, AS9100, ISO9001, Audit