We have an exciting opportunity to join our Supply Chain Development team in the role of Supplier Development Engineer.
In this key position, you will play a vital part in ensuring that our external supply chain delivers high-quality components to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include building and improving supplier relationships, supporting quality assurance practices, and driving continuous improvement across a fast-paced and performance-critical engineering environment.
You will be responsible for:
* Auditing suppliers, tracking their performance, and implementing improvement plans.
* Developing and maintaining quality standards documentation for externally produced parts.
* Supporting procedures and processes to ensure full compliance with quality expectations.
* Strengthening supplier relationships through proactive communication and knowledge sharing.
* Coordinating with internal teams—including Inspection, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Design—to deliver quality components on time.
* Managing and communicating supplier non-conformances (NCRs) promptly and effectively.
* Leading and contributing to meetings and project delivery schedules as required.
* Representing the company professionally with current and potential suppliers.
* Maintaining and developing skill levels in line with industry standards.
What you will need to be successful in this role:
* An excellent working knowledge of Quality Assurance methods and processes in a high-pressure engineering environment.
* Strong auditing experience, ideally trained to ISO 9001 Lead Auditor level or equivalent.
* A proven attention to detail and ability to ensure suppliers meet high quality standards within tight timelines.
* The ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and solve high-complexity issues under pressure.
* A strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, or similar.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
* Self-motivated and calm under pressure, with strong decision-making and organisational skills.
* A positive and respectful communicator with a collaborative team approach.
* Flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing environment with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships.
* A clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety.
Benefits
This is a full-time office-based role based at our campus with additional requirements to travel to other locations where necessary. As part of our high-performing team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like childcare support, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness classes and a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.
We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered, and valued.