At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure supplier quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
- Company: Globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in mechanical power transmission solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and exposure to high-precision mechanical systems.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with strong focus on training and development.
- Why this job: Make a direct impact on product quality and supplier performance in a safety-critical environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quality Assurance and knowledge of ISO9001:2015 or equivalent systems.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Travel: Max. 20% domestic, 5% international
Our client is a globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in mechanical power transmission solutions for critical applications across defence and industrial sectors. With a long-standing heritage and an international footprint, the business delivers high-quality, precision-engineered products into safety-critical environments, with a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary quality team responsible for ensuring supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing teams, supporting integrated project teams to ensure suppliers meet all technical, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, driving supplier performance, and supporting delivery across complex engineering programmes.
- Evaluate, select, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and technical requirements
- Conduct supplier audits to assess processes, products, and services against regulatory and customer standards
- Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement through KPIs and corrective actions
- Manage supplier non-conformances, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with quality and engineering standards (e.g. Apply quality planning tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA)
- Maintain supplier quality documentation, reports, and inspection/test plans
- Collaborate with internal teams to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term performance
Experience working within a Quality, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control role
Background in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Experience with ISO9001:2015 or equivalent quality management systems
Knowledge of supplier quality processes and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, etc.)
Experience managing non-conformances and applying root cause analysis techniques
Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, heat treatment, welding, assembly, and testing
Familiarity with complex mechanical components (e.g. gears, shafts, bearings, gearboxes)
Experience using measurement systems and inspection techniques
Competent in Microsoft Office and general reporting tools
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Opportunity to work within a highly regulated, safety-critical engineering environment
Exposure to complex, high-precision mechanical systems
Strong focus on training and development, including internal learning programmes
Opportunity to make a direct impact on supplier performance and product quality
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As a globally recognised engineering organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality standards not only enhances supplier performance but also empowers our team members to make a meaningful impact in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on training and internal learning programmes, we offer an excellent opportunity for Quality Engineers to thrive in a dynamic and supportive setting.
