Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Salary to £45K, 25 days holiday, flexible working hours, private medical & pension

Responsible for auditing, verifying, and qualifying new and existing suppliers, the SQE ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Requirements: an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with knowledge of metals, welding, and fabricated assemblies – essential

Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification and Auditing
• Conduct detailed assessments based on ISO 9001, ISO 3834
• Monitor supplier approvals, certifications, and performance
• Supplier Development and Performance Management; Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and process capability.
• Drive and support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (8D)
• Technical Quality Support; Review supplier documentation including weld procedures, inspection reports, material certificates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Quality Engineering or Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer within a manufacturing, HVAC or process plant, or engineered-to-order environment.
• Strong auditing skills in ISO 9001, ISO 3834, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
• Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and related quality inspection techniques.
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites
• Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (e.g. IRCA certified).
• Experience using APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA,