Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Coventry
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent

Role Overview – Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take a leading role in strengthening supply chain performance within a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a global aerospace manufacturer as they continue to enhance supplier capability, ensure compliance, and drive world‑class standards across their supply base.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will act as a key technical interface between suppliers, internal teams, and customers—ensuring that supplied materials, components and processes meet stringent aerospace requirements. You’ll lead supplier audits, drive Zero Defect initiatives, support APQP activity, and ensure robust corrective action across the supply chain.

This is an on‑site role based in Coventry, involving regular collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality and procurement teams, as well as periodic travel within the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities – Supplier Quality Engineer

Providing quality support to the supply chain and internal value streams
Leading supplier performance improvement initiatives and supplier‑related continuous improvement
Planning and conducting supplier audits in line with AS9100 and internal requirements
Supporting the deployment of the Zero Defect programme across key suppliers to reduce DPPM
Ensuring prompt containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5‑Why, Cause & Effect
Reviewing and approving supplier FAIRs to AS9102 requirements
Working with suppliers to ensure compliance to AS9100, Part 21 and customer‑specific regulations
Analysing non‑conformance and quality data to recommend improvements
Supporting source transfer activities and supplier development programmes
Collaborating closely with procurement, engineering and operations to resolve supply chain issues
Supporting APQP processes including PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP
Ensuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate, complete and audit‑ready

Key Experience & Qualifications – Supplier Quality Engineer

Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering/manufacturing sector
Strong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001 and aerospace supplier quality requirements
Experience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier development
Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and root cause analysis tools
Understanding of Part 21 Subpart G and (ideally) Part 145 requirements
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence and challenge suppliers
Hands‑on, proactive approach with strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
Experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems
Engineering or technical qualification, or equivalent industry experience

Benefits – Supplier Quality Engineer

Outstanding Pension Contribution Plan
Company Bonus Scheme
Income protection and life assurance (3× basic salary)
Share purchase programme
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible working hours
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Employee Assistance Programme for health and well‑being
Structured career development and training opportunities
Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services
Employee referral programme
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