Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – Supplier Quality Salary: Competitive dependent on experience Location: Cumbria About the Opportunity: Join a pioneering engineering company at the forefront of cutting-edge electronic and mechanical systems. Operating in a high-precision, quality-driven environment, this business plays a key role in delivering reliable, high-specification products across critical sectors including aerospace and defence. As part of a collaborative central Quality function, you’ll help shape and uphold standards that drive product excellence and customer confidence. Key Responsibilities: As a Supplier/Quality Engineer, you’ll take ownership of quality performance across the supply chain and production processes, helping to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and long-term improvements are driven across the business. * Collaborate across departments and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented using 8D or 5Y tools. * Lead internal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and support external failure investigations on customer returns. * Manage non-conformance processes, MRB (Material Review Boards), and First Article Inspection reviews. * Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. Experience Required: We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong quality mindset and an ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, technical environment. * Experience working in ISO 9001 environments (AS9100 knowledge preferred). * Strong root cause and corrective action experience using tools like 8D and 5Y. * Skilled in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings. * Confident managing supplier relationships and quality performance. * Comfortable using ERP systems (IFS/SharePoint ideal) and conducting hands-on failure analysis