Supplier Quality Engineer

An established global aerospace engineering business is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their quality team and play a key role in improving supplier performance and maintaining high standards across the supply chain.

This is a hands-on role working closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvement, resolve issues and support the business in achieving its zero-defect objectives.

You’ll be joining an established team, working in a fully site-based environment, with regular travel across the UK and EMEA. The role would suit someone with a strong technical mindset who is keen to get stuck in, take ownership and develop their career within a demanding aerospace environment.  Attitude, technical capability and a willingness to learn are key.

Supplier Quality Engineer
Permanent
Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 10% Bonus
Coventry

Supplier Quality Engineer
The Role

Provide quality support across the supply chain, working closely with suppliers and internal value streams to maintain and improve quality performance.
Lead supplier improvement activities, including supplier audits, performance reviews, containment and corrective actions.
Investigate non-conformances and drive effective root cause and corrective action using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D.
Review First Article Inspection Reports to AS9102 and support compliance with AS9100 and relevant aerospace/customer requirements.
Analyse supplier and quality data, identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with suppliers to implement sustainable solutions. 
Supplier Quality Engineer
Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Technical/engineering background with experience within a quality, manufacturing or supplier-facing environment.
Aerospace experience is highly desirable, with knowledge of AS9100 / AS9102 beneficial.
Understanding of quality and problem-solving tools such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP and Control Plans.
Experience or understanding of supplier audits, supplier development or supplier performance improvement.
Good communication skills with the confidence to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
A proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to get involved and learn.
Ability to challenge effectively, take ownership and drive issues through to resolution.
SAP or another MRP system experience would be beneficial.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and aerospace requirements such as EASA Part 21 / Part 145 would be advantageous.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Package & Benefits

10% annual bonus
5 days per week on site
Approximately 4–6 days per month travel, covering UK and EMEA
Opportunity to work within a specialist aerospace quality team
Strong opportunity for development within a global engineering environment
Permanent position
Career development and opportunities to progress
Free on-site car parking
Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme
Employee Discounts
If you're technically minded, enjoy solving problems and want a role where you can genuinely make an impact with suppliers and internal teams, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career. Please contact me on (url removed)