At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supplier audits and drive quality improvements in a dynamic aerospace environment.
- Company: Join a global aerospace manufacturer committed to excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on supply chain performance in a highly regulated industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality engineering and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Coventry
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview – Supplier Quality Engineer
Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take a leading role in strengthening supply chain performance within a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a global aerospace manufacturer as they continue to enhance supplier capability, ensure compliance, and drive world-class standards across their supply base. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will act as a key technical interface between suppliers, internal teams, and customers—ensuring that supplied materials, components and processes meet stringent aerospace requirements. You'll lead supplier audits, drive Zero Defect initiatives, support APQP activity, and ensure robust corrective action across the supply chain. This is an on-site role based in Coventry, involving regular collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality and procurement teams, as well as periodic travel within the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities – Supplier Quality Engineer
- Providing quality support to the supply chain and internal value streams
- Leading supplier performance improvement initiatives and supplier-related continuous improvement
- Planning and conducting supplier audits in line with AS9100 and internal requirements
- Supporting the deployment of the Zero Defect programme across key suppliers to reduce DPPM
- Ensuring prompt containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, Cause & Effect
- Reviewing and approving supplier FAIRs to AS9102 requirements
- Working with suppliers to ensure compliance to AS9100, Part 21 and customer-specific regulations
- Analysing non-conformance and quality data to recommend improvements
