Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

Owen Daniels are supporting a well-established and highly regarded engineering and manufacturing business, supplying technically advanced products into global industrial markets. As part of continued growth and a focus on operational excellence, they are looking to appoint an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen supplier performance, product quality and manufacturing readiness across the full product lifecycle.This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering and new product introduction, ideally gained within a complex mechanical or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.The RoleThe Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring supplier capability, component quality and process compliance from product design and development through to build, validation and full production release. Working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations and external suppliers, you will support both new and existing product programmes, driving quality improvements and robust supplier performance across the supply chain.This role will suit someone who is comfortable operating at the interface of design, manufacturing and supplier development, with a proactive and hands-on approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesManage supplier quality activities across the full product lifecycle, from design and development through to production build and ongoing manufacturing supportSupport supplier selection, qualification and approval processes, ensuring suppliers meet technical, quality and delivery expectationsWork with design, manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and effectively communicated to suppliers during new product introduction and change management activitiesConduct supplier audits, capability assessments and process reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards, manufacturing controls and customer requirementsDrive supplier APQP activities, including PPAP submissions, FMEA reviews, control plans, process flow reviews and first article inspection activities where requiredInvestigate supplier-related non-conformances, quality escapes and manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa and root cause analysisLead and support corrective and preventive actions with suppliers, ensuring robust containment, permanent corrective action and verification of effectivenessMonitor supplier quality performance through KPIs, scorecards, reject trends, SCARs and ongoing performance reviewsWork closely with manufacturing and operations teams to resolve build issues, component quality concerns and process-related non-conformances impacting productionSupport engineering change control, validation builds, pre-production trials and production readiness activities from a supplier quality perspectiveReview drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure supplier requirements are fully understood and achievable in manufactureIdentify opportunities for supplier development, process improvement, cost of poor quality reduction and risk mitigation across the supply baseEnsure compliance with internal quality systems, customer standards and relevant industry requirementsCandidate RequirementsProven experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality or similar quality engineering role within a manufacturing environmentStrong experience supporting products from design/development through to build, validation and productionBackground working with machined, fabricated, cast, assembled or electro-mechanical components in a regulated or quality-driven manufacturing businessExperience of supplier audits, supplier development and managing supplier quality issues in a structured and commercially aware wayGood understanding of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, FAIR/FAI and problem-solving methodologiesAble to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs and technical requirementsExperience supporting NPI / NPD / product transfer / design-to-manufacture activitiesStrong working knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement toolsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both suppliers and internal teamsPractical, detail-focused and confident working in a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environmentDesirableHNC/HND or Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related disciplineLead Auditor / Internal Auditor trainingExperience within pumps, rotating equipment, fluid handling systems, industrial machinery, precision engineering or other complex engineered product environmentsFamiliarity with ISO 9001 and structured quality management systemsSix Sigma / Lean manufacturing exposure would be advantageousWhat's on OfferOpportunity to join a respected engineering and manufacturing business with a strong product portfolio and international reachBroad role with involvement across supplier quality, NPI, manufacturing and continuous improvementSupportive environment with scope to influence quality standards and supplier performanceCompetitive salary and benefits packageLong-term career development within a technically strong organisationIf you are an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a background in managing supplier quality across the journey from product design through to build and production, we would be keen to hear from you.

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