Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager (JBL
47164) Woking, England

Salary: GBP
35 - GBP
36 per hour

Our client is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, driving supplier performance, containment activities and quality improvements across a complex, low-volume manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on quality professional with strong leadership experience within the automotive sector.

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Manage supplier containment, controlled shipping (CSL1/CSL2) and supplier recovery activities.
• Act as the escalation point for critical supplier quality issues.
• Ensure robust containment plans are implemented to protect production.
• Drive supplier corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Monitor supplier KPIs including PPM, quality escapes and corrective action performance.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing and Programme teams to minimise disruption.
• Provide regular reporting on supplier performance and recovery plans.
• Support supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years' experience within Supplier Quality, Supplier Development or Supplier Quality Assurance.
• Previous experience managing or leading Supplier Quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience managing supplier containment and recovery activities including CSL1 & CSL
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• Background within Automotive, Motorsport, OEM, Tier 1 or advanced manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Long-term contract opportunity
• 100% site-based in Woking