Supplier Quality Manager Full Time, Permanent. 37 Hours per week (alternate Fridays off & Half day on the working Friday) Negotiable £5700 Car Allowance benefits. Travel and accommodation paid for. The Role: As a Supplier Quality Manager, you will assist the Quality Lead in overseeing all aspects of the Supplier Quality function. You'll work alongside a diverse, skilled team and collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement best practices focused on defect prevention, minimising variation and waste, and driving continuous improvements to meet customer requirements. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements and performance metrics Monitor and evaluate suppliers' quality and delivery performance Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to define process parameters and ensure supplier capabilities align with product and process needs Manage schedules for manufacturing kickoff meetings Oversee supplier audits and contribute to audit scheduling Conduct supply chain audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings Review and monitor the Contract Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) from the supply chain Develop and manage supplier quality training programs for both internal and external stakeholders Oversee source inspection activities Qualifications/Experience: ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification with experience in auditing to the standard Proven ability to lead and develop a team of Engineers and Inspectors Strong understanding of core manufacturing and inspection processes, including fabrication, extrusion, coating, and NDT A degree or a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality/Supplier Quality or equivalent quality management roles within a regulated industry