Supplier Quality Engineer

An established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality, compliance and performance within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supplier audits, non-conformance investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
The role would suit a Supplier Quality Engineer or Supplier Development Engineer with experience in automotive, aerospace, defence or complex assembly manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management: Monitor supplier performance, manage onboarding, conduct audits and drive continuous improvement.
Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions: Investigate supplier defects, conduct root cause analysis and manage corrective actions (SCAR).
Inspection & Quality Assurance: Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), review measurement data and validate PPAP submissions against engineering specifications.
Supplier Auditing & Compliance: Audit suppliers against ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AQAP 2110 and relevant quality standards.
Supplier Development: Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes using APQP, PPAP and FMEA methodologies.Requirements:

Proven experience within Supplier Quality for Manufacturing or Engineering
Strong knowledge of Quality tools and processes including SCAR, FAI, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, GD&T, RCA.
Driving licence and willingness to visit supplier sites.
Location: Stockport
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 08:00-16:30 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00-13:00 (Fri)
Salary: £52.5k (dependent on experience)
Benefits: 7% Pension Contributions, 4% from candidate, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed