Big ideas. Real-world impact. Global opportunity.
At SYOS Aerospace, we're building the next generation of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea — turning ambitious ideas into technology that works in the real world.
From advanced engineering and R&D in New Zealand to manufacturing scale‑up in the UK, our global teams are developing innovative products with real‑world impact. As we continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and build your career across our international teams.
The SYOS way
At SYOS, you won't be sitting on the sidelines. You'll have the opportunity to contribute, challenge ideas, solve problems, and see your work make a real impact.
About The Role
We're looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer – Engines to help establish and qualify a UK supply base for our growing engine manufacturing operation. Reporting to the UK Quality Manager and working closely with the Engine Production Engineer, you'll identify, assess and develop suppliers of specialist engine components, ensuring they meet demanding engineering, quality and regulatory requirements. With production targeted to begin in early 2027, this is an opportunity to play a key role in building a new supply chain and manufacturing capability.
What You'll Do
- Supplier identification and qualification: Find, assess and qualify UK suppliers of engine components, including castings, precision‑machined parts and specialist components.
- APQP and PPAP: Lead supplier qualification activities, reviewing process flows, PFMEAs, Control Plans, measurement systems and capability data against relevant standards.
- First Article Inspection: Lead supplier First Article Inspections in accordance with EN 9102, ensuring components meet engineering specifications.
- Supplier audits and special processes: Conduct supplier process and product audits, assess special processes and verify appropriate quality controls, including NDT requirements.
- Quality and compliance: Ensure suppliers meet contractual, engineering, traceability, certification and export control requirements.
- Supplier performance: Manage non‑conformances and corrective actions, monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Supply chain transition: Work with Engineering and Supply Chain to transition from initial supplied components to qualified UK sources, managing changes and ongoing supplier approvals.
The role will involve UK and overseas travel, including visits to international suppliers and the technology licensor.
What You'll Bring
- Experience in supplier quality engineering within aerospace, defence, automotive or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Hands‑on experience with APQP and PPAP, including reviewing supplier PFMEAs, Control Plans and capability data.
- Experience qualifying suppliers of castings and precision‑machined components.
- Supplier First Article Inspection experience, ideally to EN/AS 9102.
- Experience conducting on‑site supplier audits, including process and product audits.
- Knowledge of special processes, NDT methods and engineering drawing interpretation, including GD&T.
- Strong communication, problem‑solving and supplier relationship management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and overseas.
Nice to have
- Experience working with engine or propulsion component suppliers.
- Experience sourcing suppliers for licensed manufacturing or technology transfer programmes.
- Casting or foundry supplier qualification experience.
- Familiarity with NADCAP audits.
- Awareness of export control requirements, such as ITAR and EAR.
- ISO 9001 or AS9100 Lead Auditor qualification.
Security Requirements
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).
The SYOS Mindset
Curious people. Big ideas. No egos. A team that gets things done.
We move fast, embrace challenges, and believe the best solutions come from great teams.
We're Looking For People Who
- Collaborate openly — share ideas, support each other, and focus on the best outcome.
- Adapt and have a go — comfortable with change and excited by the unknown.
- Take ownership — see an opportunity? Step in and make it happen.
- Share knowledge — help others grow and make the team stronger.
- Care about what they build — take pride in creating technology that matters.
We're a team of innovators, engineers, and problem‑solvers who believe that great ideas can come from anyone. The best answer wins — regardless of title or experience.
In this role, you'll help build a reliable, high‑quality supply chain from the ground up, ensuring the components and suppliers behind our technology meet the standards our customers expect.
We're not looking for people who just want another job. We're looking for people who want to be part of the story.
Come build with us. Challenge us. Grow with us.
Supplier Quality Engineer – Engines in Fareham employer: SYOS Aerospace
At SYOS Aerospace, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our Manufacturing Engineers to thrive. Located in the heart of the UK aerospace sector, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and a commitment to quality that ensures every team member can contribute meaningfully to our projects. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company where your expertise in NPI and process optimisation will be valued and rewarded.
