Supplier & Product Quality Engineer // Dartford // £37,000 per annumAre you passionate about ensuring product excellence and driving supplier performance? We’re looking for a Supplier & Product Quality Engineer to join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping quality standards across a global supply chain. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive quality professional to support the ongoing development and implementation of a structured supplier assessment process. You will play a crucial role in conducting on-site supplier audits, managing product inspections and testing, and maintaining compliance with international standards.Role and responsibilities:Conduct pre-delivery inspections and performance testing at supplier sitesDevelop and maintain product and supplier compliance documentationPerform risk-based goods-in inspections and manage internal quality control processesLead investigations into product failures and oversee corrective/preventive actionsCollaborate on value engineering activities and drive cost-efficient product improvementsPerform on-site supplier audits covering quality, H&S, CSR, and sustainability standardsExperience and expertise:Degree, HNC or equivalent in a technical or engineering discipline18-24 months minimum experience in a similar quality assurance or supplier audit roleStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials standardsLead Auditor qualification (advantageous)Familiarity with CE/UKCA certifications and product testing protocolsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointExcellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skillsComfortable with extensive travel, both within the UK and internationallyFull UK driving licencePackage:Work with a passionate, supportive, and forward-thinking teamBe part of an organisation that values determination, professionalism, respect, and happinessGain exposure to a diverse supplier base and international marketsTake ownership of impactful projects that shape product quality and customer satisfactionHybrid working (discretionary with the manager)