Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Up to £50,000, plus a car allowance

Droitwich

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of innovative fluid-flow and mechanical systems and is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join their growing team!

This position will strengthen the company’s supply chain by auditing, qualifying and developing suppliers while ensuring components meet the required quality, technical and regulatory standards.

Supplier Quality Engineer Roles and Responsibilities

Lead initial, process and surveillance audits of new and existing suppliers

Assess suppliers against ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and Pressure Equipment Directive requirements

Qualify and onboard suppliers through screening and capability assessments

Monitor supplier approvals, certifications and ongoing performance

Drive improvements in supplier quality, delivery and process capability

Lead root-cause investigations, corrective actions and 8D activities

Support underperforming suppliers with structured performance recovery plans

Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Production and Quality teams

Maintain supplier scorecards, performance measures and risk profiles

Review welding procedures, inspection reports and material certificates

Review supplier quality plans and technical documentation

Support PPAP, FAIR and validation of new or modified components

Promote lean manufacturing, process control and defect-reduction initiatives

Support cost reduction, risk mitigation and new-product launch readiness

Supplier Quality Engineer Ideal Candidate

Previous supplier quality experience within manufacturing or engineered products

Engineering, Manufacturing, Metallurgy or Quality-related qualification

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and pressure equipment requirements

Experience auditing fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly or inspection processes

Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, brass or copper materials

Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D and root-cause analysis

Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification would be advantageous

Excellent communication, problem-solving and supplier-management skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and occasionally within Europe

Supplier Quality Engineer Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 07:30–16:00, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Friday: 07:00–13:00

Full-time, permanent and onsite, with approximately 60% UK supplier travel + car allowance

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