Supplier Quality Engineer
Swindon (3 days a week) | £35,000 - £45,000
Are you passionate about ensuring high-quality standards across a global supply chain? Do you have the expertise to drive supplier excellence and resolve quality issues at the source? We’re looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in supplier management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Lead Material Review Board (MRB) and Change Review Board (CRB) activities to manage non-conforming materials and supplier-related changes.
Conduct supplier audits to assess product quality, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance (ISO/TS 16949, VDA6).
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with business goals.
Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier quality metrics and drive improvements.
Ensure all supplier documentation, including quality certificates and audit reports, is up-to-date and well-organised.
Evaluate potential new suppliers based on capabilities, quality management systems, and adherence to industry standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (ISO/TS 16949, VDA6).
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse defects and implement long-term quality improvements.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary (£35k - £45k) based on experience.
Hybrid working (3 days per week in Swindon).
A chance to work with a dynamic and supportive team in a fast-growing industry.
The opportunity to drive real impact within supplier quality assurance and continuous improvement.
If you have a passion for quality and a track record of improving supplier performance, we’d love to hear from you! &##128640;