Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer | Site Based Location: Ipswich, Felixstowe, Woodbridge Area Salary: £40,000 per annum The Opportunity An established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen its supply chain quality function within a production manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role focused on supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Lead supplier quality assurance activities across the supply chain 🔹 Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and ongoing performance reviews 🔹 Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485 and internal quality standards 🔹 Investigate supplier quality issues, driving corrective and preventive actions to closure 🔹 Partner with suppliers to drive performance improvements, escalating to supplier replacement when standards are not achieved. 🔹 Conduct supplier audits and site visits across the UK 🔹 Track, report, and improve supplier quality KPIs 🔹 Identify trends and deliver continuous improvement initiatives 🔹 Collaborate closely with supply chain, manufacturing, and operations teams Candidate Profile 🔹 Proven experience in Supplier Quality Assurance or Supply Quality Engineering 🔹 Background within production or manufactur...