Supplier Quality Engineer

Fuel Recruitment Limited; Southampton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain industry is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Southampton, Hampshire. This role involves ensuring product quality assurance, leading audits, and driving a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess lean six sigma certification and substantial quality engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a lead auditor or experienced in conducting both internal and supplier audits.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• Hands-on quality engineering experience in an AS9100-regulated production or project setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality assurance activities to ensure alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the resolution of internal non-conformances using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Conduct evaluations, audits, and approval processes for suppliers.

Skills

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Quality Engineering

Communication

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Do you have a strong commitment to quality within supply chain operations?
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our proactive team based in Gosport. This role offers a great opportunity to influence supplier performance, uphold industry standards, and support ongoing quality enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee product quality assurance activities to ensure alignment with customer and regulatory requirements, including the application of specific process controls and adherence to certifications.

* Lead the resolution of internal non-conformances using structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa).

* Validate and authorize documentation for product release, such as Certificates of Conformance and First Article Inspection Reports.

* Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes through the entire project lifecycle.

* Conduct evaluations, audits, and approval processes for suppliers.

* Support contract review procedures with a quality-focused approach.

* Gather and present key performance indicators for regular business reviews.

* Promote a strong quality culture by driving awareness and accountability for continuous improvement across the organization.

Essential Skills and Experience:

* Qualified as a lead auditor or experienced in conducting both internal and supplier audits.

* Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).

* Hands-on quality engineering experience in an AS9100-regulated production or project setting.

* Proficiency with root cause analysis and managing non-conformance issues.

* Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, capable of conveying complex technical information to a range of stakeholders.

* Comfortable presenting data and analysis, particularly around corrective actions and process improvements

Job Info

Job Title:

Supplier Quality Engineer

Company:

Fuel Recruitment Limited

Location:

Southampton, Hampshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 13th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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