Supplier Quality Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation in the automotive and advanced technology sector, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join its Quality department on a contract basis. This role will support supplier quality activities across a range of commodities, helping to develop a reliable supply chain that delivers conforming products on time and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier quality activities, including supplier assessments, audits and site visits
• Support suppliers in meeting quality, technical and production requirements
• Manage non-conforming products, concessions, containments and corrective actions
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using methods such as 8D, 5-Why and Ishikawa
• Develop supplier performance monitoring systems and support continual improvement across the supply chain
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for supply chain quality concerns within assigned programmes
• Build effective supplier relationships on technical matters, development parts and production processes
• Support engineering change requests, Design for Excellence activities, component releases and risk-based supplier development

Job Requirements:

• Experience in supplier quality engineering or a related quality engineering role within the automotive or manufacturing sector
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering, supplier audits, non-conformance reports and concessions
• Experience of reviewing PPAP documentation and leading APQP activities
• Understanding of quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, AS9100 or similar
• Proven experience in problem-solving and implementing permanent corrective actions
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to prioritise activities using risk management principles and travel nationally or internationally when required

Additional Information:

This contract opportunity is suited to a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The role involves close collaboration with Programme Management, Engineering, Procurement and external suppliers to improve quality performance and support successful product delivery.
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive working environment that values individual strengths and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you are an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong background in quality engineering and supplier development, apply now to take the next step in your career within the automotive sector.