Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Coventry
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview - Supplier Quality Engineer
Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take a leading role in strengthening supply chain performance within a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a global aerospace manufacturer as they continue to enhance supplier capability, ensure compliance, and drive world‑class standards across their supply base.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will act as a key technical interface between suppliers, internal teams and customers—ensuring that supplied materials, components and processes meet stringent aerospace requirements. You’ll lead supplier audits, drive Zero Defect initiatives, support APQP activity and ensure robust corrective action across the supply chain.
This is an on‑site role based in Coventry, involving regular collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality and procurement teams, as well as periodic travel within the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities - Supplier Quality Engineer
* Providing quality support to the supply chain and internal value streams
* Leading supplier performance improvement initiatives and supplier‑related continuous improvement
* Planning and conducting supplier audits in line with AS9100 and internal requirements
* Supporting the deployment of the Zero Defect programme across key suppliers to reduce DPPM
* Ensuring prompt containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5‑Why, Cause & Effect
* Reviewing and approving supplier FAIRs to AS9102 requirements
* Working with suppliers to ensure compliance to AS9100, Part 21 and customer‑specific regulations
* Analyzing non‑conformance and quality data to recommend improvements
* Supporting source transfer activities and supplier development programmes
* Collaborating closely with procurement, engineering and operations to resolve supply‑chain issues
* Supporting APQP processes including PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP
* Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate, complete and audit‑ready
Key Experience & Qualifications - Supplier Quality Engineer
* Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering/manufacturing sector
* Strong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001 and aerospace supplier quality requirements
* Experience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier development
* Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and root cause analysis tools
* Understanding of Part 21 Subpart G and (ideally) Part 145 requirements
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence and challenge suppliers
* Hands‑on, proactive approach with strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
* Experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems
* Engineering or technical qualification, or equivalent industry experience
Benefits - Supplier Quality Engineer
* Outstanding Pension Contribution Plan
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Income protection and life assurance (3× basic salary)
* Share purchase programme
* Early finish on Fridays
* Flexible working hours
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme for health and well‑being
* Structured career development and training opportunities
* Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services
* Employee referral programme
#J-18808-Ljbffr