At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement in aerospace supply chain.
- Company: Join Independent Forgings and Alloys, a leader in aerospace forging and precision manufacturing.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, pension scheme, and professional development.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace sector with cutting-edge technology and processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in supplier quality or development, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA), one of Europe's leading aerospace forging and precision manufacturing companies, is expanding and looking to recruit a Supplier Quality Engineer to join its Sheffield-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a highly respected aerospace manufacturing organisation.
Working closely with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing and external suppliers, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring supplier performance, product quality and supply chain compliance across one of the most technically advanced forging operations in Europe.
As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing facility, taking responsibility for managing supplier quality performance across a diverse aerospace supply chain. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure purchased products and services consistently meet customer, aerospace and regulatory requirements. The role will focus on supplier development, supplier auditing, non-conformance management, root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement activities throughout the supply chain.
You will be a key quality representative within the business, supporting supplier approval, supplier performance monitoring and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to ensure quality, delivery and compliance objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities- Manage supplier quality performance across the aerospace supply chain
- Conduct supplier audits, assessments and qualification activities in line with customer and regulatory requirements
- Support supplier approval and supplier development programmes
- Drive continuous improvement activities with suppliers to improve quality, delivery and operational performance
- Investigate supplier-related non-conformances and quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities with suppliers
- Monitor supplier KPIs and performance metrics, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
- Support supplier compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP and other customer-specific aerospace quality requirements
- Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve supplier quality concerns
- Review supplier documentation including quality plans, process controls, FAIRs, certification records and supplier approvals
- Support customer audits, supplier audits and third-party assessments
- Participate in supplier risk assessments and performance reviews
- Develop and maintain supplier quality procedures, processes and documentation
- Support new supplier onboarding and new product introduction activities
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management
- Previous experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer or Supplier Development role
- Proven experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of supplier quality assurance methodologies and quality management systems
- Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier performance
- Experience investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, PFMEA, SPC, APQP and RCCA
- Experience working with engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Experience supporting customer audits and regulatory compliance activities would be advantageous
- Lead Auditor qualification or experience auditing to ISO 9001, AS9100 or NADCAP standards would be advantageous
- Starting salary between £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience
- Permanent position with long-term career opportunities
- Training and professional development support
- Opportunity to work within an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment
- 33 days holiday
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan
- On-site parking available
11 Jun 2026 2130_1781261624 Supplier Quality Engineer £40000 - £50000 per annum Sheffield, Sout[...] employer: Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sheffield that fosters innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing. With a strong commitment to employee development, IFA provides extensive training opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days of holiday and a pension scheme. Joining IFA means becoming part of a respected team dedicated to quality and compliance, where your contributions directly impact the success of critical aerospace applications.
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Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd Recruitment Team
