Supplier Quality Engineer in Salisbury

Supplier Quality Engineer

Swindon (3 days a week) | £35,000 – £45,000

Are you passionate about ensuring high-quality standards across a global supply chain? Do you have the expertise to drive supplier excellence and resolve quality issues at the source? We’re looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in supplier management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) and Change Review Board (CRB) activities to manage non-conforming materials and supplier-related changes.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess product quality, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance (ISO/TS 16949, VDA6).
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with business goals.
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier quality metrics and drive improvements.
• Ensure all supplier documentation, including quality certificates and audit reports, is up-to-date and well-organised.
• Evaluate potential new suppliers based on capabilities, quality management systems, and adherence to industry standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (ISO/TS 16949, VDA6).
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse defects and implement long-term quality improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary (£35k – £45k) based on experience.
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in Swindon).
• A chance to work with a dynamic and supportive team in a fast-growing industry.
• The opportunity to drive real impact within supplier quality assurance and continuous improvement.

If you have a passion for quality and a track record of improving supplier performance, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀