Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Wrightbus Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 08:00

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to regulate, control and improve supplier's quality performance, minimising the impact and cost of poor quality on Production, service teams and customers.

• Monitor critical suppliers and resolve quality issues during inspection/assembly.
• Track KPIs and recommend corrective actions.
• Support cost recovery for supplier-related issues.
• Coach suppliers on 8D problem‑solving and APQP processes.
• Manage new material approval (Sample Disposition/PPAP).
• Conduct supplier audits and manage corrective actions.
• Maintain and update quality control documentation.
• Ensure containment actions and rework meet agreed standards.
• Report on objectives and KPIs.
• Supervise and coordinate team activities.

• 5 GCSEs grade C and above including Maths, or time‑served tradesperson through technical apprenticeship, or HNC engineering or related subject or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a Quality role in a manufacturing industry.
• OR:
  Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality role in a highly regulated industry such as Automotive or Aerospace.
• Structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, PPS, DMAIC).
• Auditing skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection and test methods relevant to scope of responsibility.
• Data analysis skills including statistical methods.
• Understanding of relevant quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or AS9001.
• Work experience demonstrating capacity to learn and develop new skills, complete written and numerical work required by the Job Description.

• Discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime