Supplier Quality Auditor / Supplier Quality Engineer (AS9100)
We're looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Auditor (AS9100) to support and assure a diverse mechanical and electro mechanical supplier network within a regulated defence/aerospace environment.
This role focuses on external supplier audits, compliance assurance, and corrective action, working closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure right first time quality.
What you'll be doing
1. Planning and conducting AS9100 supplier audits using structured tools and methodologies
2. Assessing supplier compliance against technical, quality, and regulatory requirements
3. Raising, tracking, and closing non conformances and corrective actions
4. Supporting supplier development and continuous improvement activities
5. Reviewing inspection evidence and quality data (not a shop floor inspection role)
6. Producing clear audit reports, root cause analysis, and executive summaries
What we're looking for
7. AS9100 auditor trained or operating at SQA / Lead Auditor level within an AS9100 environment
8. Proven experience auditing mechanical or electro mechanical suppliers
9. Background in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering
10. Strong working knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and metrology principles
11. Confident using 8D, RCA, DMAIC and structured problem solving tools
12. Familiarity with SAP QM, Excel reporting, and quality documentation systems
Desirable
13. Defence, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing experience
14. HNC/HND or equivalent experience in engineering or manufacturing
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.