Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer
Salary to £45K, 25 days holiday, flexible working hours, private medical & pension
Responsible for auditing, verifying, and qualifying new and existing suppliers, the SQE ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Requirements: an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with knowledge of metals, welding, and fabricated assemblies - essential
Responsibilities
* Supplier Qualification and Auditing
* Conduct detailed assessments based on ISO 9001, ISO 3834
* Monitor supplier approvals, certifications, and performance
* Supplier Development and Performance Management; Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and process capability.
* Drive and support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (8D)
* Technical Quality Support; Review supplier documentation including weld procedures, inspection reports, material certificates
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Quality Engineering or Management, or a related field.
* Significant experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer within a manufacturing, HVAC or process plant, or engineered-to-order environment.
* Strong auditing skills in ISO 9001, ISO 3834, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
* Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and related quality inspection techniques.
* Full UK Drivers Licence
* Willingness to travel to supplier sites
* Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (e.g. IRCA certified).
* Experience using APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA,