Supplier Quality Engineer
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location:Reading UK
Industry:Manufacturing
You will work closely with suppliers procurement engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues reduce risk and support new product introductions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier quality performance including audits scorecards and corrective actions
- Lead supplier quality investigations using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D Root Cause Analysis)
- Support new supplier qualification and onboarding activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to reduce defects and improve processes
- Review and approve supplier PPAPs FAIRs and other quality documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams on change management deviations and non-conformances
- Monitor and report supplier KPIs and quality trends
- Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements
About You
- Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering Manufacturing or a related field
- Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality role
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. PPAP APQP FMEA SPC)
- Experience working with external suppliers in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required
Desirable
- Experience in regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
For more information about this role please apply or email Rhys Holdsworth on who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks Premier Group
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Procurement
- Program Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- Supplier Management
- HACCP
- As9100
