Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits
Droitwich, Worcestershire
Permanent Position

The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support and develop supplier performance within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

You'll be responsible for auditing and qualifying suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role involves regular UK travel and occasional visits to suppliers in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, assessments and quality inspections.
• Qualify and approve new suppliers.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions (8D).
• Review welding procedures, inspection reports and material certificates.
• Support PPAP, FAIR and new product approval processes.
• Work with Procurement, Engineering and Production teams to improve supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce supplier-related defects.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant Supplier Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing, HVAC or engineered products.
• Strong auditing experience and knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED.
• Technical understanding of fabrication, welding, CNC machining and mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and copper.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, 8D and FMEA.
• Strong communication and supplier management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time, including occasional European travel.

Desirable:

• Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (IRCA).
• Formal qualifications in Engineering, Metallurgy or Manufacturing Technology.

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong background in supplier audits, manufacturing quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.