We are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Farnborough. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established company supporting industrial, commercial and military sectors across the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement
* Maintain supplier approval records, certifications and compliance documentation
* Investigate supplier-related quality issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejected materials and improve supplier performance
* Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement and engineering teams to support quality and compliance objectives
* Support production teams by identifying process improvement opportunities
* Prepare and maintain audit findings, compliance reports and quality documentation
* Communicate with suppliers regarding corrective actions, design changes and first article inspections
Skills & Experience Required:
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Quality Engineering role in a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
* Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality activities
* Proven problem-solving experience using Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement tools
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and tools
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
This role will involve travel to suppliers across the UK and occasionally Europe, so flexibility to travel & driving license is essential.
If you’re a proactive Quality Engineer looking to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you
Salary description
£32000.00 - £36000.00 per year