Senior quality engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm (early finish 12:30pm on Fridays)
💰 Salary: Market Competitive
✈️ Travel: Global travel

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a quality-driven professional with a strong manufacturing background, capable of working in dynamic, international environments.

You’ll play a key part in managing supplier quality performance, conducting audits, problem-solving using 8D methodology, and maintaining essential documentation and certifications.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support supplier audits (internal and external)

* Manage and maintain supplier documentation and certifications

* Use 8D methodology to investigate and resolve quality issues

* Support APQP and PPAP activities for new product introduction

* Collaborate with global suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement

* Be available for short-notice travel to supplier sites (UK and overseas)

What We’re Looking For

* Proven Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing (fastener experience not required)

* Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, GD&T, and 8D problem solving

* Lead Auditor trained – ideally to IATF 16949

* Excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills

* Flexible and willing to travel internationally

Why Join Us?

* Immediate start available

* Work in a collaborative, fast-growing international team

* Access to modern facilities with advanced metrology and inspection equipment

* Competitive salary and supportive work environment

* Early finish every Friday