Supplier Quality Engineer
Location - Hull
Salary - Up to £42,000
Supplier Quality Engineer role:
* Evaluate and qualify new suppliers in alignment with company standards.
* Conduct on-site audits of supplier facilities to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
* Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements and performance metrics.
* Review supplier-provided documentation, including first article inspections (FAI), certificates of conformance (CoC), and test reports.
* Ensure proper implementation of quality standards, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other industry-specific requirements.
* Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues using tools like 8D, CAPA, or root cause analysis
* Identify areas of improvement in supplier processes and collaborate on corrective and preventive actions.
* Implement statistical methods, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies to enhance supplier performance.
* Monitor and analyze supplier performance data to track trends and drive continuous improvement.
Supplier Quality Engineer Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
* Experience:Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in manufacturing.
* Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing or industrial setting.