Supplier Quality Engineer
North West | Hybrid Field-Based Role | £Competitive + Package
We’re recruiting for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a well-established international engineering and manufacturing business operating within highly regulated industrial sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong supplier quality, auditing, and manufacturing experience who enjoys working closely with suppliers, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest quality standards across the supply chain.
The role will involve regular UK travel and occasional European travel to supplier sites.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for supporting and developing supplier performance across quality, compliance, and operational capability. Working closely with procurement, engineering, and production teams, you’ll help ensure suppliers consistently meet technical, regulatory, and commercial expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities
Supporting supplier onboarding and approval processes
Driving corrective actions, root cause analysis, and supplier improvement plans
Reviewing technical and quality documentation
Supporting new product/component validation processes
Monitoring supplier KPIs, scorecards, and risk profiles
Promoting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing best practice
Ensuring compliance with relevant quality and pressure equipment standards
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience within Supplier Quality Engineering in a manufacturing or engineered products environment
Strong knowledge of supplier auditing and quality systems
Experience with ISO 9001 and regulated manufacturing standards
Understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly processes
Experience using structured quality tools such as 8D, PPAP, APQP, or FMEA
Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Full UK driving licence
Comfortable with regular travel to supplier sites
Desirable
Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification
Experience within HVAC, pressure systems, fabrication, or heavy engineering environments
Knowledge of PED and welding quality requirements
Engineering or manufacturing-related qualifications
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer
Strong long-term career development opportunities
Hybrid and autonomous working environment
Exposure to complex engineering and manufacturing projects
Collaborative and supportive technical team culture
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch directly.
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