Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

A high-technology manufacturer supporting exciting and innovative aerospace / space programmes are investing heavily in its Quality function and are looking to hire Supplier Quality Engineers to be a key part of that journey.

This isn't a "keep-the-lights-on" quality role. The business is actively growing the quality team, strengthening governance, and embedding a true Quality-First mentality across the supply chain, so you'll have real influence, visibility, and the chance to help shape how "good" looks as the function matures.

You’ll take ownership of supplier quality performance across a diverse, technical supply base, working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to drive:

• Right-first-time quality and robust prevention (not just containment)
• Supplier development and capability improvement
• Stronger incoming quality / inspection effectiveness
• Faster, more structured problem-solving and corrective action

• Managing supplier quality issues from detection through containment, root cause and verified corrective/preventive action (e.g., 8D / RCCA)
• Planning and executing supplier audits and follow-up improvement activity
• Supporting supplier onboarding / qualification, and ongoing performance management (KPIs, scorecards, escalation where needed)
• Driving improvements in non-conformance handling, concessions/deviations, and quality documentation
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier quality aligns with production and programme needs
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen a quality-led culture

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development within manufacturing (aerospace/defence/automotive/precision engineering environments all of interest)
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO
  9001 / AS9100 style environments)
• Confident using structured problem-solving and data-led improvement
• Comfortable engaging suppliers and internal stakeholders; able to influence, challenge, and collaborate
• Someone who enjoys building/improving processes in a team that's scaling up (high impact, high ownership)

If you want a role where you can genuinely move the needle, be part of a growing quality team, and help drive a company-wide Quality-First direction, this is a rare chance to play a significant part in that journey.