Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Warwick, UK
Contract: Outside IR35 | Duration: 12+ Months
Rate: From £35.00 per hour
About the Role
Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement? We're looking for a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Warwick on a long-term contract.
In this role, you'll work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards. You'll lead supplier qualifications, drive root cause investigations, and support the continuous development of our global supply base - with a strong focus on aerospace-level precision and performance.
A Snapshot of Your Day
Your day will be filled with dynamic interactions - from collaborating with suppliers and auditing manufacturing processes to resolving complex quality challenges. You'll be the bridge between engineering and manufacturing, ensuring every component meets stringent quality and safety requirements.
How You'll Make an Impact
Lead Product and Process Qualifications (PPQs) at supplier sites
Contain, manage, and resolve non-conformance issues for components used in Aero-Derivative Gas Turbine (AGT) assembly and service facilities
Drive supplier root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions
Audit existing and potential suppliers to assess manufacturing capability and quality systems
Develop supplier capability to meet current and future business needs
Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the supply chain
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of parts
Be regularly onsite with suppliers (up to 50% travel) to support production and quality development
What You Bring
Required:
Technical education/training in Quality, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes - both traditional and modern
Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO9001) and Supplier Quality Management (SQM)
Skilled in drawing interpretation (including GD&T)
Proven experience resolving multi-faceted supplier issues and managing PPQs
Self-driven and proactive with strong project ownership
Hands-on experience working with complex, critical parts (e.g., discs, shafts, assemblies)
Knowledge of inspection methodologies and process capability assessment
Preferred:
Background in Aerospace or similar high-integrity industries (preferred over automotive)
Experience applying Quality improvement tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
Working Arrangements
Hybrid role: Minimum 3 days onsite in Warwick
Travel up to 50% to supplier sites
No legal travel restrictions
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a technically challenging, supplier-facing role within a world-leading energy and engineering environment. You'll have real influence on supplier performance, manufacturing excellence, and long-term quality improvements - all while operating outside IR35 on a stable 12-month+ contract.
Interested?
Apply now or contact us to discuss the role in more detail.
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