Supplier Quality Engineer in Windlesham

Supplier Quality Engineer in Windlesham

Windlesham Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Gordon Murray

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead supplier quality activities and ensure top-notch components for world-class performance vehicles.
  • Company: Gordon Murray Group, a leader in high-performance automotive engineering.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical scheme, enhanced pension, and holiday loyalty bonuses.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring quality in every component of luxury performance cars.
  • Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance, engineering, and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Department

Quality

Location

  • Windlesham
  • Description

At Gordon Murray Group, every performance car is the result of uncompromising engineering and equally uncompromising quality.

Our standards don’t stop at the factory door, they run throughout our global supply chain.

That’s where you come in.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to play a critical role across the full product lifecycle, from early concept through to production and service life.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, you will ensure components are developed, approved, and delivered to the quality level expected of a world-class performance vehicle.

This is more than supplier monitoring, it’s partnership, technical leadership, and continuous improvement.

The Role

You will act as the quality authority for supplied components, supporting supplier development, driving approvals, and ensuring robust processes are in place before parts ever reach a vehicle.

You’ll spend time both onsite and with suppliers, proactively preventing issues rather than reacting to them.

This is your chance to

  • Lead supplier quality activities from concept to production and service life.
  • Work with suppliers on manufacturability and delivery to cost, quality, and timing targets.
  • Define and manage critical and significant characteristics within supplier processes.
  • Support and approve PPAP and review FAIR documentation prior to shipment.
  • Develop and manage Part Quality Plans (PQP) alongside engineering teams.
  • Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments to ISO9001 / IATF16949 standards.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D and SCAR methodologies.
  • Support and sign-off engineering change management activities.
  • Monitor and report supplier KPIs including PPM performance.
  • Ensure supplier concerns are resolved in agreed timescales to maintain build.
  • Act as the on-site quality presence at suppliers when required.

About You

You are a proactive quality professional who thrives working directly with suppliers and engineers to solve problems before they reach production.

You combine technical understanding with strong communication skills and are comfortable challenging processes to achieve the right outcome.

  • External auditor experience (ISO9001 / IATF16949 or equivalent)
  • Experience within engineering or technology industries
  • APQP or similar quality integration in new product introduction
  • Lean Six Sigma mindset (Green Belt or equivalent understanding preferred)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Understanding of metrology techniques and equipment
  • Clear communicator, organised, and self-directing
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
  • Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

Desirable

  • Experience operating as a stand-alone SQE
  • Advanced Excel or data analysis capability (Python beneficial)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes in structures, body, composites, or finishing
  • Exposure to automotive, aerospace, or high-performance technology sectors
  • Why this role matters

The quality of every Gordon Murray vehicle depends on the integrity of every supplied component.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing, preventing issues before they exist and ensuring every part meets our standards before it reaches a car.

If you enjoy solving real engineering problems with real impact and want to help shape a supply chain worthy of a world-class performance brand, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Private Medical Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
  • Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status.

We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

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Supplier Quality Engineer in Windlesham employer: Gordon Murray

At Gordon Murray Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Windlesham where innovation and quality are at the forefront of our operations. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, private medical schemes, and enhanced pension plans, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a real impact in the world of high-performance engineering.

Gordon Murray

Contact Details:

Gordon Murray Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Supplier Quality Engineer in Windlesham

Supplier Quality Management
ISO 9001
IATF 16949
PPAP Approval
FAIR Documentation Review
Part Quality Plans (PQP) Development
Supplier Audits