Job Specification: Supplier Quality Engineer
- Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
- Client: Leading Global Engineering & Energy Organisation
- Location: Lincoln
- Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
- Contract Duration: 23/11/2026 to 22/05/2027 (6 Months)
- Pay Rate: £30.00/hour (PAYE / Umbrella / LTD)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading global engineering and energy client in Lincoln on an initial 6-month contract. You will be responsible for managing and developing the local and global supply base across various commodities, driving quality performance, and resolving manufacturing capability issues to ensure business continuity.
Areas of Responsibility
- Perform supplier qualifications, product/process qualifications, and supplier development within a local and global supply base for components and services across a variety of commodities.
- Provide supplier quality performance data to ensure meaningful supplier performance evaluations.
- Interact with key stakeholders to investigate potential product non-conformances.
- Lead supplier root cause investigations and corrective actions through the Problem Resolution process.
- Conduct improvement projects focused on quality and delivery performance.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing capability issues within the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
- Train and coach suppliers to improve aspects of their business performance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Dimensions
- Supplier-caused Non-Conformance Cost and percentage in relation to purchase volume ordered.
- Number of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) / Concessions and percentage in relation to orders received.
- On-Time Delivery (OTD) part validation.
Key Stakeholders & Contacts
- Internal & External: Operational and Strategic Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Metrology (Met) Lab, Design Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Quality Managers, and Workshop Inspectors.
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven background as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Quality Engineer within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Strong track record of structured problem-solving (e.g., root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA).
- Solid understanding of manufacturing or service processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documents.
- Strong dimensional, visual, and certification inspection skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Valid driving licence and willingness to travel, including international travel.
- Desirable: Understanding and practical application of ISO9001:2015.
- Desirable: Experience using SAP (ideal, though not essential).
Note: This role falls Inside IR35. Pay rate is £30.00/hour across PAYE, Umbrella, or LTD payment structures.
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Supplier Quality Engineer in Lincoln employer: DCS Recruitment
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