Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

We’re hiring for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering company at their site in Stockport.

This is a pivotal role focused on maintaining and enhancing the quality standards within the supply chain while contributing to the organisation’s success through continual improvement and collaboration with suppliers.

What’s on offer?

• £45,000 – £50,000 per year
• Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 3:30pm (early finish on Fridays)
• Attractive pension scheme (7% employer 4 % employee)
• Job stability and progression (10+ year multi-million-pound contracts)
• Onsite parking and canteen
• Unionised workplace
• Hands on and supportive management

What will you be doing as a Supplier Quality Engineer?

• Coordinating with the purchasing department to monitor supplier performance and administer corrective actions
• Conducting supplier and performance audits to enhance process standardisation and eliminate waste
• Resolving non-conformance issues with supplied materials and ensuring completion of corrective actions
• Developing standards and requirements for purchased components and evaluating supplier data to drive improvements
• Reviewing engineering and manufacturing specifications to ensure proper material selection
• Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Liaising with vendors to address concerns and foster continuous improvement
• Assisting with inspection during the paint coatings process

What do you need?

• A qualification in Quality or Supply Chain Management (or 5 years of equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of quality and business systems, including APQP, PPAP, and FMEA
• Proven experience in supplier management and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas

If you’re ready to take on a key role in supplier quality assurance and contribute to the success of a global engineering business, apply today for consideration or speak with Josh at KPJ Group for more information on 01457 861511.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stockport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: E9NUCYAG