Quality Engineer

A global leader in rail manufacturing is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Newport facility. This is a high-impact role where you will play a crucial part in ensuring that all supplied materials meet the engineering, safety and quality standards required for world-class rolling stock projects. Be part of a fast-growing, future-focused engineering powerhouse that invests in your growth and fuels your ambition.

• Conduct technical and quality system audits for new and existing suppliers.
• Drive quality planning processes using APQP, PPAP and FAI to ensure parts meet specification before production.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) on key and safety-critical products at sites and supplier locations.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and implement improvement actions where required.
• Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) for quality failures.
• Review and support supplier concession requests, non-conformance reports and technical responses.
• Support supplier corrective actions, on-site visits and modification plans.
• Train and onboard suppliers in company-specific quality protocols and tools.
• Support the Supplier Quality Manager to ensure all customer and regulatory requirements are met.

Essential:

• Engineering degree.
• ISO 9001 or IRIS Internal/Lead Auditor qualification.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience in non-conformance reporting and conducting root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP and quality planning methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills.
• Able to work effectively with suppliers, managers and senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector qualification.
• ICorr Level 2 Paint/Coating Inspector certification.

Newport (On-site)

£45,000 - £50,000 + 1pm Friday finish.

About Ford & Stanley Group

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.