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! 🚀