An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Senior Supplier / Front End Quality Engineer to join a high-performing Customer Quality / Customer Advocate function within a globally operating advanced engineering business.
This is a highly visible role reporting into senior quality leadership, where you will play a critical part in driving supply chain quality, supplier performance and right-first-time culture across a complex and demanding manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing and a diverse supplier base to ensure materials, components and services consistently meet ISO9001 requirements, regulatory standards and best-practice quality expectations.
If you thrive on influencing without authority, enjoy developing suppliers and teams, and want to leave a lasting impact on quality performance, this role offers genuine scope and challenge.
The Role As Senior Supplier / Front End Quality Engineer, you will:
Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to evaluate and approve new suppliers, ensuring capability, compliance and robustness of processes
Monitor, analyse and report supplier performance using quality dashboards and defined KPIs, providing clear internal and external feedback
Lead monthly supplier development reviews, focusing on underperforming suppliers and driving corrective and preventive action plans
Champion a right-first-time and continuous improvement culture across the supply chain
Support effective root cause analysis and CAPA for non-conformances, rejects and customer issues
Design and deliver a supplier audit programme, identifying risks and improvement opportunities
Maintain accurate supplier quality documentation within the Quality Management SystemAbout You You’ll be a confident quality professional with strong technical credibility and the ability to influence at all levels.
Essential:
Degree or HND in an Engineering discipline
Extensive experience working within an ISO9001 Quality Management System
Proven background in supplier development and supplier quality engineering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
Experience conducting internal and supplier audits
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with suppliers and senior stakeholders
Hands-on experience with quality and improvement tools (e.g. PDCA, FMEA, 5 Whys, Pareto, Ishikawa)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelDesirable:
Experience with ERP systems and statistical tools
Knowledge of ISO14001 and/or ISO17025
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic or software-based productsBenefits:
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible working practices and early Friday finishes
Strong onboarding and structured support
Pension scheme and life assurance
Optional private healthcare
Investment in professional development, mentoring and progression
Inclusive, collaborative working environment with regular social and wellbeing initiativesWhy Apply? You’ll be joining a business at the forefront of high-precision engineering and advanced manufacturing, supplying cutting-edge solutions into demanding global markets. This is a role where your expertise will be valued, your voice heard, and your impact visible.
Apply now to be part of a quality-driven organisation where excellence is expected, supported and celebrated
Salary description
£50000.00 - £500000.00 per year