Supplier Quality EngineerFull-time

Company Overview

Based in Congleton, Cheshire, Senior Bird Bellows was established in 1975 as a family run operation serving the petro‑chemical and gas industries. Since then, we have evolved to become one of the industry leaders in the design, development and manufacture of pressure duct systems, flexible joints and insulation for highly regulated industries. We have established customers in aerospace (both civil and military), as well as in the nuclear, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

The role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective supplier quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace standards. The position works closely with procurement, engineering, and value stream teams to qualify new suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure ongoing compliance with ISO
9001/AS9100 through robust corrective action and performance management.

• Develop and maintain supplier quality assurance processes, including supplier approvals, audits, and performance metrics.
• Lead investigations and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection activities.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and value stream teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with ISO
  9001/AS9100.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and SPC.
• Experience in supplier audits, supplier development and performance improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• Recognised qualification in Engineering or Quality Assurance, experience with ISO
  9000/AS9100.
• Lead Auditor certification and AS9100/Part 21 Subpart G knowledge desirable.

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment that values your wellbeing and work‑life balance. Benefits include a 4‑day working week
, an excellent pension scheme
, life assurance
, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
. Our team regularly takes part in social and wellbeing events
.

Monday – Thursday (36 hrs).

Congleton, Cheshire