Job Description

Our client is a growing advanced technology business developing high-performance electronic and communications systems for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, telecommunications and other mission-critical environments.

They are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to help strengthen supplier quality, improve performance and ensure externally supplied products and components consistently meet demanding engineering and quality standards.

This is a hands-on role working closely with suppliers alongside internal Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations teams. You will have ownership across supplier qualification, performance monitoring, audits, quality issues and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality activities from onboarding and qualification through to ongoing performance management.
• Plan and carry out supplier quality audits, ensuring agreed actions are followed through to completion.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality metrics and KPIs, identifying emerging risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and ensure effective root-cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Establish and communicate clear supplier quality requirements and expectations.
• Identify supplier quality risks and support appropriate mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate supplier quality documentation, records and performance information.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Operations to support quality and delivery objectives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of supplier quality processes and standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality or similar quality-focused position.
• Supplier quality experience gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience carrying out supplier audits and monitoring supplier performance.
• Experience managing supplier corrective actions, including SCARs.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working directly with suppliers and internal engineering and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of supplier quality issues.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations in the UK and internationally when required.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within aerospace, defence, space, telecommunications or another regulated engineering environment.
• Knowledge or experience of AS9100 requirements.
• Experience developing or improving supplier quality processes and KPIs.
• Experience working with complex engineering products and supply chains.
• A relevant quality qualification or professional accreditation.

Why Apply?

• Take real ownership of supplier quality within a growing advanced engineering business.
• Work across technically complex products and supply chains.
• Engage directly with suppliers and influence improvements rather than working purely within an internal quality function.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality teams.
• Play a role in developing supplier quality processes as the organisation continues to grow.
• Relocation support is available for candidates considering a move to the North East.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer who enjoys working directly with suppliers, solving quality problems and driving sustainable improvements within a technically demanding engineering environment.