Supplier Quality Engineer
Southampton, Hampshire
Permanent – Circa £40k
Are you passionate about driving supplier quality improvements and ensuring smooth, reliable supply chains? We’re seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to take ownership of supplier non-conformance, product change management, and quality assurance processes that directly impact production success.
In this role, you’ll be the link between suppliers, R&D, and production – leading investigations, supporting New Product Introduction, and ensuring that every supplied component meets the highest standards.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead supplier non-conformance investigations, including quarantine, incoming inspection, returns, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
* Support production lines and customer complaints regarding suspect supplied materials.
* Take the lead for supplier quality within the NPI process (APQP, PPAP, FAIR).
* Coordinate qualification of new and changed supplied products into production.
* Audit suppliers for onboarding and ISO 9001 maintenance.
* Develop and monitor supplier improvement plans and performance metrics.
* Collate and share monthly SQA and non-conforming materials KPIs.
What you’ll bring:
* Proven experience in supplier development, improvement, and quality planning.
* Strong knowledge of FAIR/PPAP and supplier auditing.
* Skilled in problem-solving tools such as 8D, A3, CAR, and CAPA.
* Understanding of key performance indicators and critical-to-quality factors.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a quality-related role (preferably in machined components, optical, or electronics sectors).
* Level 5 qualification (or higher) in Engineering, Quality, or related STEM subject.
* Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor preferred).
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
* Communicate and influence at all levels.
* Are a self-starter with strong organisational skills.
* Take a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving.
* Can work methodically across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on supplier performance, product quality, and operational success – while working with innovative products in a collaborative environment.
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