Supplier Quality Engineer
Brentwood
£35,000 - £45,000 + excellent benefits
A global distribution business supplying the aerospace industry is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality assurance activities across the supply chain. This is a key role ensuring full compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems while driving continuous improvement with suppliers worldwide.
What's on Offer?
Modern, well-equipped working environment with state-of-the-art facilities
On-site gym, excellent rest areas, free fruit cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working (37.5 hours/week): Mon-Thu: 8am -5pm and Fri: 8am-12pm
Enhanced pension contribution
Supportive culture with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvementThe Role
As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the supply chain by ensuring suppliers meet all quality, regulatory, and performance expectations required within the aerospace sector.
Duties:
Managing supplier quality performance to AS9100 / AS9120 standards
Supporting supplier approval, qualification, ongoing monitoring, and performance improvement
Conducting supplier audits, process evaluations, and risk assessments
Leading investigations into supplier non-conformances and driving effective CAPA
Working closely with internal teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
Acting as the main quality point of contact for assigned suppliers
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier capability, quality, and cost efficiency
Maintaining accurate quality documentation to support internal, customer, and regulatory auditsAbout You
You will be a proactive, solutions-focused quality professional with strong experience in supplier quality within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience & skills:
Proven background in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Aerospace Quality
Strong knowledge of AS9100 / AS9120 (essential)
Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective actions
Working knowledge of aerospace regulations and quality requirements
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Confident working independently while supporting cross-functional teams
Strong IT skills with good numeracy and literacy skillsCandidates who are looking for sponsorship now or in the future will no be elegable for this role.
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