At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality from suppliers and drive continuous improvement in products.
- Company: Join a global manufacturer known for high-performance products and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, 33 days holiday, life insurance, and health access.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and team collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality while growing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40950 - 50050 £ per year.
Plymouth, Devon – easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas. £38,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits. Monday to Friday role.
Company Overview: I’m working with a long-established global manufacturer supplying high-performance products and infrastructure solutions to some of the world’s biggest technology organisations. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain & Quality function. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing environment, contributing directly to product quality, supplier capability and continuous improvement.
The Role: As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with suppliers, commodity buyers and internal teams to ensure components meet stringent technical, quality and compliance requirements.
- Lead PPAP activities for the introduction of new parts
- Resolve supplier quality issues and implement suitable controls
- Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
- Support supplier development through UK-based site visits
- Assist in identifying and approving new suppliers
- Carry out on-site and remote supplier audits
- Build a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes
- Manage nonconformance investigations and rejection processes
- Ensure material compliance and review detailed material content data
- Review and submit supplier Full Material Disclosure (FMD) information
- Investigate customer complaints relating to purchased components
- Provide clear feedback and implement corrective measures
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Background in quality management or quality assurance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (e.g., 8D methodology)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Knowledge of SPC, control plans, and dimensional measurement techniques
- High attention to detail with excellent data accuracy
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Confident communicator with suppliers and customers
- Understanding of cosmetic quality standards
Desirable Skills:
- Qualifications in Quality or Engineering
- Auditor or Lead Auditor experience
- Knowledge of Process FMEA
- Experience with SAP
- Understanding of material content analysis
- Experience conducting supplier audits
Benefits Package:
- £38,000 – £50,000
- Companywide bonus (linked to attendance, productivity, and quality)
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
- Life insurance (3× annual salary)
- 5% matched pension
- Medical / Health access
- Employee discounts platform
Join a forward-thinking company that truly values its team members and invests in your growth.
Supplier Quality Engineer – Full Time – Plymouth employer: Catering
Join a long-established global manufacturer in Plymouth, where your role as a Supplier Quality Engineer will not only enhance your career but also contribute to high-performance products that support leading technology organisations. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a supportive work culture, and an attractive benefits package including a companywide bonus and generous holiday allowance, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic engineering environment.
