Supplier Development Engineer
📍 Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)
📅 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive
✈️ Travel: Up to 50% (UK & Overseas)
Are you an experienced Supplier Development Engineer looking for an opportunity to drive quality improvements across a global supply chain? This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, collaborating with suppliers to ensure the highest standards in manufacturing and production.
What You'll Be Doing:
Developing and maintaining supplier quality management processes and procedures
Conducting supplier audits and quality assessments in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Leading supplier corrective action processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborating with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to enhance supplier quality
Providing technical guidance to suppliers on quality requirements and expectations
Regularly visiting suppliers to support quality improvements (travel up to 50%)
Creating and managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (8D process)
What We're Looking For:
A degree in an engineering discipline (BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng)
Experience in a production-related environment, ideally in quality assurance, supplier development, or supply chain management
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with hands-on audit experience
Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and drive results
What's on Offer?
A hybrid working model with a Cambridge-based office
Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance
A competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to work with innovative technology in a leading industryIf you're passionate about supplier development and quality management, apply today to join a team shaping the future of technology