1,315 Supplier Quality Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Location: Ely (CB6)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35723

We're seeking a driven and collaborative Supplier Quality Engineer to join a global leader in photonics. In this role, you'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive quality improvements, reduce waste, and build a culture of continuous improvement across the supply chain. This is a hands-on position involving on-site visits, process audits, and real-world problem solving at the source.

Key Responsibilities:
* Visit key suppliers to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions that reduce defects and improve quality
* Collaborate across departments to support supplier development initiatives that cut waste, prevent errors, and reduce variation
* Use tools like Lean, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and PFMEA to enhance supplier processes and performance
* Analyse supplier quality data with internal teams to identify and drive improvements
* Coach underperforming suppliers through practical corrective action planning and execution
* Partner with Engineering to align supplier capabilities with product requirements (PPAP)
* Create and maintain supplier action plans with measurable KPIs for quality, cost, and delivery
* Support development and execution of supplier audit programmes to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement
* Contribute to broader quality initiatives and help enhance the overall quality management system

Requirements:
* Degree in Manufacturing, Process, or Quality Engineering (or equivalent)
* 3+ years in a similar Supplier Quality Engineering role
* Working knowledge of Lean tools and principles; confident in coaching suppliers in Lean practices
* Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and ideally APQP
* Able to interpret complex engineering drawings, ideally to micron-level tolerances
* Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build supplier partnerships
* Proven track record of driving improvement projects in multidisciplinary teams
* Strong multitasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities
* A positive, proactive mindset aligned with continuous improvement values

Desirable Skills
* ISO 13485 Internal Audit qualification
* Experience with CNC machining or Fanuc programming
* High-spec technical drawing interpretation

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

The Role

You will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and work to support the strategic aims of the Procurement Function and BAE Systems Land UK business in providing supplier development and assurance to the project.

Please be aware that regualr international travel will be required.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to.

• Create and co-ordinate cross-functional (engineering, project management, quality, supply chain, materials, design & manufacture) supplier facing project plan including supplier elements.
• Adopt a collaborative, data-driven approach to target supply chain interventions to ensure new technology projects deliver on-time, to cost and required quality. Able and willing to use/learn common continuous improvement and problem solving tools and techniques.
• Ensure Customer requirements are clear and acceptable for flow down to the supply chain.
• Define and agree clear objectives with the supply chain.
• Support the wider procurement team by applying BAE Systems Land UK processes to the assessment of supply chain options, and identification of capability gaps.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning tools and techniques to supplier related change projects (new sources of supply, amendments to existing sources of supply, new product introduction) including but not limited to: Technical Review, FAIR, Process Control Planning, PFMEA, review of supply chain quality plans.
• Support the design and implementation of appropriate supplier development solutions (processes, tools and techniques) adopting best practice where necessary to address supplier capability gaps and ensure the supply chain can meet Land UK requirements.
• Provide coaching to the supply chain in relevant tools and techniques e.g. APQP, to support supplier development and support the transfer of best practice across the supply chain
• Lead supplier relationship improvement activities to improve collaborative working, improve trust and lines of communication.
• Proactively engage across Land UK functions and with the wider BAE Systems business in the delivery of new technology programmes.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

• Ideally looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer/Quality Assurance Engineer.
• Supply Chain Management
• APQP principles
• Application of APQP Tools
• Interpretation of Engineering drawings and other technical documentation
• Experience with improvement and recovery programmes

Security Requirements: SC

This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

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Supplier Quality Engineer
Plymouth, commutable from: Yelverton, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Saltash

Up to 45,000 per annum DOE + Monthly & Yearly Bonus + Life Insurance + Pension 33 Days Holiday + Early Finish on Friday

Excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer for an immediately available contract role working for a market-leading, international company.

The company are a well-established, highly revered manufacturing company in the Plymouth area with sites across the world that not only are renowned for the quality of their products but also for being a leading and progressive employer within the area. Due to growth, they are currently looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team.

The person will come from a Quality Engineering background and have knowledge of a variety of processes within a manufacturing/engineering environment.


The Role:

• PPAP, ensure appropriate controls are in place e.g. Inspection plans, SPC etc, when required, work with commodity buyers to find and approve new suppliers, Liaising directly with suppliers to overcome problems, supplier audits (both on site and remotely), parts rejection process, supplier visits, managing customer compliance, implement root cause analysis and preventive action
• 34, ,000.00 per year
• Yearly bonus, monthly performance related bonus, company pension, life insurance

The person:

• Diploma in Quality Management, Professional Certificate in Quality Management or Level 4 Certificate in Quality Assurance
• Experience with Lean manufacturing tools - 8d, six sigma, kaizen etc

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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Supplier Quality Engineer

Swansea SA5

Commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath, Llanelli, Ammanford, Glynneath, Aberdare, Pontardawe, Ystradgynlais, Porthcawl

Benefits:-

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• 8% matched Pension
• Private Medical
• Private Dental
• Bonus
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in an Supplier Quality Engineer role. This position will provide you with excellent job security, a days based role, a market leading salary alongside a fantastic benefits package including a matched pension, medical and dental cover. This role will provide you the opportunity to be responsible and accountable for daily monitoring of supplier quality performance for an established manufacturer.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify supply chain development opportunities to enable successful execution of future business requirements.
• Lead targeted supplier improvements across the external supply chain.
• Manage, monitor and report on supplier performance scorecards using designated management tools, developing supply base to be class leading.
• Manage supplier capability audit process and annual audit schedule including management of any Supplier Corrective Actions.
• Keep internal customers and stakeholders appraised of quality, delivery issues and escalations.
• Ensuring that the Supplier Management process is compliant to QMS, including management of Supplier related documentation, purchase order information and Technical Specifications.
• Managing new supplier qualification activities.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and 8D problem solving techniques.
• Experience of working with ERP systems.
• Experience in working with Quality Management Systems: ISO 9001/AS9100/AS13000 or similar.
• Experience as lead Quality Auditor / Internal Auditor

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Morson are working with the UK's Leading Defence Manufacturer and they are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team based out of Glascoed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate cross-functional project plans with various teams (engineering, project management, quality, supply chain, materials, design & manufacture) to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with data to identify target supply chain interventions, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery.
• Ensure clear and acceptable customer requirements for the supply chain.
• Define and agree on objectives with the supply chain.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning tools and techniques to supplier-related change projects (e.g. new sources of supply, amendments to existing sources of supply, new product introduction).
• Support the design and implementation of appropriate supplier development solutions, adopting best practises to address supplier capability gaps and meet Land UK requirements.
• Coach the supply chain on relevant tools and techniques (e.g. APQP) to support supplier development and promote the transfer of best practises.
• Lead supplier relationship improvement activities to foster collaborative working, trust, and effective communication.
• Support cost reduction initiatives by increasing throughput and reducing waste.
• Assist with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits of the Procurement Function and Supply Chain as needed.
• Promote safe practises in all supplier engagement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering, production, or quality-related role.
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes and quality standards (ISO, AS, AQAP, etc.).
• Familiarity with Defence Standards and Supply Chain Management.
• Understanding of APQP principles and safety standards.

Desired Skills:

• Experience as a Lead Auditor.
• Proficiency in APQP tools and interpretation of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
• Experience with improvement and recovery programmes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Engineering or Quality qualification (Degree, HND, Apprenticeship) preferred.

If you would like to apply for this position please submit an up to date CV.

Butler Ross are pleased to be recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) on behalf of our client operating in the marine sector. This is an exciting opportunity, suitable for someone new to the field or a an individual with previous quality inspection, or quality engineer experience.

In this position you will be ensuring that all materials and components supplied to manufacturing facilities meet the organisations quality standards, and supporting these suppliers, helping them to develop and improve their quality systems and ensuring compliance to requirements.

This opportunity is offering a salary of 30-35,000, and operates on a hybrid-working basis (2 days a week from home) with the remainder spent either in their office in Poole, or their facilities and suppliers internationally (20-30% of the time estimated)- making it a great opportunity for those who want to enjoy some time outside of the UK whilst they work. You will be joining a pre-existing team of 2, a Quality Manager and another Quality Engineer, who split the travel requirements as required.

• Attitude - Having a desire and determination and an interest in problem-solving is crucial; skills and knowledge can be taught!
• Some prior experience/background in quality, manufacturing or engineering
• Any familiarity with any quality systems, methodologies, controls, or processes - for example: PPAP, APQP, 5Y, 8S, 8D, ISO's etc. would be advantageous

• Supplier Management & Development - Build strong supplier relationships with new and existing suppliers, conducting regular audits, assessments and performance reviews.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance - Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and regulations, reviewing control plans and quality documentation.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement - Monitoring supplier quality metrics and solving supplier quality and non-conformance issues
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Working with engineering, purchasing, production, and logistics teams.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintaining records and reports on audits, non-conformance, corrective actions, and supplier quality performance

If this opportunity sounds like something you would love to be involved with - please apply via this advert or reach out to us at Butler Ross directly, to discuss additional details and the application process.

This position would likely suit individuals with a background or experience where any of the following may be relevant:

Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Quality Engineer / Quality Engineering / Quality Management / Graduate Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Production Control / Supplier Quality / Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Development / SQA / SQE / SQD / Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Inspector /

We are recruiting for our client based in the UK for a Supplier Quality Engineer, however there will be a lot of travel to mainland Europe as well as working from home.

We are looking for someone to assist in the selection, development, management, and assurance of defect-free performance of the Distribution Business' supplier base with the objective of overall quality improvement. You will also need to resolves supplier quality issues.

The Key Responsibilities of the role will be as follows:

• Participate in supplier evaluation, selection, and strategic sourcing process development.
• Assist in the supplier corrective action process including containment, root cause investigation, and corrective action.
• Ensure suppliers use quality tools effectively.
• Work with supplier to ensure all product requirements are met.
• Review the supplier quality resources for new product introduction and current products to reduce supplier related issues, improve process capabilities, and ensure timely project launches.
• Be responsible for determining if all requirements are met by the supplier for new or changed products.
• Measures supplier quality performance according to established procedures; drives appropriate improvements to meet established targets.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities to reduce defects.

You must have the following skills and experience:

Understand PPAP (Product Parts Approval Process) approval process.
AIAG exposure (Automotive Industry Action Group).
Supplier Quality Core Tools experience and certified IATF auditor credentials would be a distinct advantage.
Strong APQP skills.
Supplier maintenance experience.
Exceptional communication skills.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills.

This is a 12 month temporary role starting immediately, there is a possibility this could be extended for a further 12 months. You must have a valid passport or visa allowing you to travel to and from mainland Europe.

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Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Rochester

Salary: 50k - 55k plus OT

What you'll be doing - Senior Quality Engineer

• Working in conjunction with procurement, Quality and Programme teams to proactively identify and address supply chain quality issues
• Drive continuous improvement activities
• Continually reduce the number of defects during the manufacturing cycle
• Supporting and executing risk-based annual audit plan, prepare, execute, measure and monitor
• Improving supplier performance and Quality capability
• Overseeing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Following up on any Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

Your skills and experiences - Senior Quality Engineer

• Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with quality certification and regulatory standards, including EN 9100
• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration, with the ability to challenge and drive an improvement-based culture
• Auditing skills

Desirable Experienc e - Senior Quality Engineer

• Aerospace, Defence or Automotive

All successful Senior Quality Engineers will be contacted within 2 days of application

Are you a Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

TKMS ATLAS UK develop cutting-edge maritime technology used by navies across the globe. This is your opportunity to join a successful, growing organisation where your work will truly make an impact.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at TKMS ATLAS UK you’ll play a critical role in managing and improving supplier quality. You’ll support the Supply Chain and Engineering teams by ensuring suppliers meet stringent quality standards, conducting audits, managing root cause investigations, and helping drive quality improvements across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Participate to provide quality input for the development, manufacture, procurement and acceptance activities for both detail and assemblies
• Supplier auditing including both initial and ongoing surveillance
• Supporting Procurement with grow / maintain strategy
• Product FCA/PCA audits
• Management of supplier root cause and corrective action
• Support new product introduction in the supply chain
• Creation of supplier quality requirements and audit schedule based on risk
• Interact with suppliers and design team to assist in resolving design, development, production and acceptance issues
• Supplier relationship management
• Improvement and development activities in the supply chain
• Willing to travel

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or quality engineering role
• Proven track record in supplier quality management or alternatively Engineers wanting to step into a Supplier Quality role
• Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification or ability to gain qualification
• Knowledge of quality standards ISO9001, AS9102 and preferably AS9100
• Understanding of configuration and change management processes
• Understanding of Supplier Quality requirements and contractual flow downs
• Root Cause and Corrective Action practitioner using 8D process or similar
• Ability to demonstrate methodical approach to root cause and corrective action
• Good communications skills both verbal and written
• Experience of special process auditing would be advantageous

Desirable

• Practical experience of supplier audits (system, product and process)
• Understanding and experience of APQP

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.

Our people are at the heart of our success, an open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operate throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

• Competitive salary
• Career Development and Training
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment and 30 days after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns

At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).