Supplier Quality Engineer
  • England
  • full-time
  • £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
ROLE: Supplier Quality Engineer
LOCATION: West Midlands
TERM: Fixed Term Contract
SALARY: £40,000 per annum

This role is focused on supplier development and quality improvement within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The position involves collaboration with the Quality Team to ensure supplier performance meets the organization’s rigorous standards. This is a dynamic role, requiring strong technical expertise and experience in supplier quality within complex supply chains.

Key Responsibilities
*Apply advanced supplier development techniques to enhance supplier performance and capability.
*Interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings to support quality assurance activities.
*Conduct supplier audits and evaluate supply chain performance against key metrics, reporting on product quality and process adherence.
*Review supplier manufacturing processes and collaborate to identify opportunities for improvement and cost optimization.
*Support the supplier approval process by evaluating manufacturing capabilities and assessing safety and environmental risks.
*Lead Material Review Boards, manage Non-Conformance Reports, and guide suppliers through Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.
*Partner with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to align supplier capabilities with design requirements and process parameters.
*Contribute to product introduction processes, ensuring suppliers meet required standards.
*Train and support internal and external stakeholders in quality assurance tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, and First Article Inspection Reports.
*Maintain knowledge of and compliance with relevant standards, including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and related industry-specific requirements.
*Apply expertise in metrology and inspection methods to ensure supplier outputs meet stringent quality standards.
Required Experience

Essential:
*Significant experience in supplier development and supply chain quality management.
*Background in a regulated manufacturing sector such as automotive, aerospace, or equivalent.
Desirable:
*HND/HNC in engineering or manufacturing, or equivalent professional experience.
*Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive action plans and influence stakeholders.
*Effective communicator with a proactive and self-starting approach.
Job number 1707279
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Company Details:
Premier Engineering
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Premier Engineering is an award winning privately-owned recruitment agency, offering high quality recruitment services to the whole of the UK, mainlan...
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