Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Based in County Down, our client is a successful and established engineering company currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. This role has arisen due to ongoing business growth.

The successful Supplier Quality Engineer will work closely with key suppliers, assessing their product quality & overall delivery against predefined criteria for all major projects. You will ensure all materials and plant from the approved supplier list are delivered on time & to required quality standards.

• Evaluating suppliers, conducting audits, and assessing supplier quality metrics.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Monitor supplier performance, response times to ensure production continuity and on time delivery.
• Developing and implementing supplier quality-related documentation.
• Conducting tests to ensure quality or detect defects.
• Implementing supplier approval programmes and conducting audits.
• Preparing reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.
• Travel to supplier sites as required.

• Proven work experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or relevant experience in a quality control position.
• Ability to travel for supplier visits.
• Familiar with quality management systems (ISO 9001).
• Experience with quality inspection, auditing, and testing methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills to monitor and keep track of multiple suppliers.
• Strong communication skills.

Salary is in the region of £40k, dependant upon experience. The role comes with a range of benefits including pension and life assurance.