Supplier Quality Engineer – Worcester | 40hrs/week, Day Shift
Are you a quality-focused engineer ready to take supplier management to the next level? Join a dynamic, innovative team ensuring our supply chain consistently delivers world-class quality, safety, and performance. This role is primarily based in Worcester, with up to 60% travel to supplier sites across the UK and Europe.
Your Mission:
Supplier Qualification & Auditing
* Lead supplier audits (initial, process, surveillance) to verify compliance with quality, safety, and delivery standards.
* Assess suppliers against ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and PED standards.
* Qualify and onboard new suppliers through structured screening and capability assessments.
* Monitor approvals, certifications, and supplier performance against contractual and regulatory obligations.
Supplier Development & Performance Management
* Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and process capability.
* Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (8D), and performance recovery plans.
* Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to align supplier capabilities with product and manufacturing needs.
* Maintain and communicate supplier quality metrics, scorecards, and risk profiles.
Technical Quality Support
* Review supplier documentation including weld procedures, inspection reports, material certificates, and quality plans.
* Support introduction and validation of new or modified components/subassemblies.
* Participate in PPAP, FAIR, or equivalent product validation processes.
* Ensure compliance with pressure vessel and safety regulations relevant to supplied components.
Continuous Improvement
* Promote best practices in lean manufacturing, process control, defect reduction, and first-time-right culture among suppliers.
* Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, risk mitigation, or product launch readiness.
What You Bring:
* Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, or related field.
* Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer in manufacturing, HVAC, or engineered products.
* Strong auditing skills with knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and PED.
* Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and quality inspection techniques.
* Full UK Driver’s Licence.
* Strong interpersonal skills to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
* Willingness to travel ~60% to UK and European suppliers.
* Formal qualifications in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing Technology.
* Certified Lead/Internal Auditor (e.g., IRCA).
* Knowledge of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, and copper.
* Experience using APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, or other structured quality tools.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
* Shape a world-class supply chain through auditing, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
* Engage in mission-critical projects where quality makes a visible impact.
* Join a forward-thinking, collaborative team with opportunities for personal growth and career progression.
* Travel, challenge, and variety—you’ll never have a dull day.
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