Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Bolton | Automotive Manufacturing | £38,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Benefits

A leading automotive manufacturer in Bolton is looking to recruit a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier performance, quality improvement and new product introduction activities across a global supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with strong supplier-facing experience and knowledge of automotive quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier APQP activities and PPAP approvals.
• Conduct supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using 8D and root cause methodologies.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive quality improvements.
• Support new product introduction and supplier change management projects.
• Act as the key quality interface between suppliers and the manufacturing site.

Requirements

• Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development or Quality Engineer role.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and Control Plans.
• Supplier auditing and supplier development experience.
• Manufacturing background, ideally automotive, electronics or high-volume assembly.
• HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Salary £38,000 - £42,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Early finish Friday
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• EV scheme
• 25 days holiday plus additional service-related entitlement

For more information, contact Woody Thomson on [phone removed] for a confidential discussion.

Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business with regards to this position.