Location: Ely (CB6) Duration: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35692 We're seeking a driven and collaborative Supplier Quality Engineer to join a global leader in photonics. In this role, you'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements, reduce waste, and build a culture of continuous improvement across the supply chain. This is a hands-on position involving on-site visits, process audits, and real-world problem solving at the source. Key Responsibilities: Visit key suppliers to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions that reduce defects and improve quality Collaborate across departments to support supplier development initiatives that cut waste, prevent errors, and reduce variation Use tools like Lean, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and PFMEA to enhance supplier processes and performance Analyse supplier quality data with internal teams to identify and drive improvements Coach underperforming suppliers through practical corrective action planning and execution Partner with Engineering to align supplier capabilities with product requirements (PPAP) Create and maintain supplier action plans with measurable KPIs for quality, cost, and delivery Support development and execution of supplier audit programmes to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement Contribute to broader quality initiatives and help enhance the overall quality management system Requirements: Degree in Manufacturing, Process, or Quality Engineering (or equivalent) 3 years in a similar Supplier Quality Engineering role Working knowledge of Lean tools and principles%3B confident in coaching suppliers in Lean practices Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and ideally APQP Able to interpret complex engineering drawings, ideally to micron-level tolerances Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build supplier partnerships Proven track record of driving improvement projects in multidisciplinary teams Strong multitasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities A positive, proactive mindset aligned with continuous improvement values Desirable Skills ISO 13485 Internal Audit qualification Experience with CNC machining or Fanuc programming High-spec technical drawing interpretation Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below