Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you passionate about supplier quality, manufacturing excellence, and driving continuous improvement? We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in ensuring supplier performance, compliance, and product quality across the supply chain.

The Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead supplier qualification, auditing, and performance improvement activities to ensure suppliers meet high standards for quality, safety, and delivery. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Production teams while building strong relationships with suppliers across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Qualification & Auditing

• Lead and execute supplier audits including initial, process, and surveillance audits.
• Assess suppliers against ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) requirements.
• Qualify and onboard new suppliers through structured capability assessments.
• Monitor supplier approvals, certifications, and ongoing compliance.

Supplier Development & Performance Management

• Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and manufacturing capability.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D and related quality tools.
• Support supplier recovery and performance improvement plans

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 and assemblies.
• Participate in PPAP, FAIR, and product approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with pressure vessel and safety regulations.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote lean manufacturing, defect reduction, and first-time-right culture within the supply base.
• Contribute to cross-functional improvement projects focused on quality, cost reduction, and operational readiness.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering/Management, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role within manufacturing, HVAC, or engineered products.
• Strong auditing experience with knowledge of:
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 3834
  • Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
• Technical understanding of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and inspection methods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and occasionally Europe (approximately 60%).

Desirable

• Formal qualifications in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing Technology.
• Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification (e.g. IRCA).
• Knowledge of industrial materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, and copper

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with advanced engineered products and high-quality manufacturing standards.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to international suppliers and complex engineering projects.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

If you are a proactive quality professional with a passion for supplier excellence and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.