Supplier Quality Engineer

MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their market sector, they have an outstanding opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. The Job you’ll do • Conduct quality assessments and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. • Evaluate new suppliers and conduct periodic audits of existing suppliers to assess performance. • Recommend and implement improvements for supplier quality systems. • Review and approve supplier documentation, including PPAPs, FMEAs, and control plans. • Review customer contract documentation and flow down QA requirements, including ITP, APQP, etc. • Ensure that incoming materials and components meet required specifications through inspection and testing. • Work with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues and develop corrective action plans (CAPA). • Coordinate witness of supply chain activities. • Ensure consistency in supplier quality management between UK and India operations. • Perform product verification in supplier’s facility where required. • Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives, improving product quality and reducing costs. • Support and drive continuous improvement activities in our facility in India. • Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance supplier processes and reduce defects. • Provide training and support to suppliers and our facility in India to help them meet quality expectations. • Responsible for ensuring product and material certification from suppliers is received and reviewed. • Maintain records of quality assessments, audits, and corrective actions. • Generate reports on supplier performance, including defect rates and quality trends. • Communicate supplier quality issues to relevant internal teams and management. • Develop and maintain a vendor rating system. • Develop and manage standard policies, processes, and programs for the supplier base • Assist in business improvement projects and corrective action as required. • Deputise for colleagues, & undertake related tasks. About You • 2+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments. • Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry standards. • Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and PPAP. • Attention to detail, good communication skills. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to travel to supplier sites both in the UK and internationally. • HNC in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (desirable). • Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification. (desirable). • Full UK driving licence. • Subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. The Rewards and the benefits • Competitive pay. • Enhanced pension. Training & development