Job Description
Owen Daniels are supporting a leading Engineering business in recruiting for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join the business on a full-time basis.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Senior Supplier / Front End Quality Engineer to join a high-performing Customer Quality / Customer Advocate function within a globally operating advanced engineering business.
This is a highly visible role reporting into senior quality leadership, where you will play a critical part in driving supply chain quality, supplier performance and right-first-time culture across a complex and demanding manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing and a diverse supplier base to ensure materials, components and services consistently meet ISO9001 requirements, regulatory standards and best-practice quality expectations.
If you thrive on influencing without authority, enjoy developing suppliers and teams, and want to leave a lasting impact on quality performance, this role offers genuine scope and challenge.
The Role As Senior Supplier / Front End Quality Engineer, you will:
* Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to evaluate and approve new suppliers, ensuring capability, compliance and robustness of processes
* Monitor, analyse and report supplier performance using quality dashboards and defined KPIs, providing clear internal and external feedback
* Lead monthly supplier development reviews, focusing on underperforming suppliers and driving corrective and preventive action plans
* Champion a right-first-time and continuous improvement culture across the supply chain
* Support effective root cause analysis and CAPA for non-conformances, rejects and customer issues
* Design and deliver a supplier audit programme, identifying risks and improvement opportunities
* Maintain accurate supplier quality documentation within the Quality Management System
About You You’ll be a confident quality professional with strong technical credibility and the ability to influence at all levels.
Essential:
* Degree or HND in an Engineering discipline
* Extensive experience working within an ISO9001 Quality Management System
* Proven background in supplier development and supplier quality engineering
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
* Experience conducting internal and supplier audits
* Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with suppliers and senior stakeholders
* Hands-on experience with quality and improvement tools (e.g. PDCA, FMEA, 5 Whys, Pareto, Ishikawa)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable:
* Experience with ERP systems and statistical tools
* Knowledge of ISO14001 and/or ISO17025
* Understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic or software-based products
Benefits:
* Generous holiday allowance
* Flexible working practices and early Friday finishes
* Strong onboarding and structured support
* Pension scheme and life assurance
* Optional private healthcare
* Investment in professional development, mentoring and progression
* Inclusive, collaborative working environment with regular social and wellbeing initiatives
Why Apply? You’ll be joining a business at the forefront of high-precision engineering and advanced manufacturing, supplying cutting-edge solutions into demanding global markets. This is a role where your expertise will be valued, your voice heard, and your impact visible.
Apply now to be part of a quality-driven organisation where excellence is expected, supported and celebrated.