Supplier Quality Engineer
Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer role is a 6-month contract position based in Sheffield or Barrow-in-Furness, focusing on managing supplier quality performance within regulated industries such as aerospace and defence. The position requires strong supply chain experience and involves leading quality inspections, managing non-conformance, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The role also includes mentoring junior team members and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier quality performance across an assigned portfolio
- Lead and support First Article Inspections (FAI) in line with AS9102
- Identify adverse trends and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Lead supplier engagement for non-conformance management and resolution
- Support quality planning, risk assessments, and PFMEA activities
- Conduct and support supplier audits, investigations, and quality reviews
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project quality plans
- Analyse and report quality KPIs, metrics, and supplier performance data
- Promote a proactive quality-first and continuous improvement culture across the supply chain
- Support mentoring of junior quality team members where required
Key Skills:
- Experience in a Supplier Quality / Supplier Assurance Engineering role
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and AS9102 (FAI requirements)
- Proven experience managing supplier non-conformance and corrective actions
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and PFMEA
- Ability to analyse quality data and drive performance improvements
- Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills
Salary (Rate): £37.14 per hour
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
description: Supplier Quality Engineer (6-Month Contract) Sheffield or Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid / Onsite as required)£27.65 per hour PAYE / £37.14 Umbrella (Inside IR35)6 Month ContractEngineering / Defence Supply Chain This is an excellent opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Assurance Engineer, or Quality Engineer with strong supply chain experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier quality performance across an assigned portfolio
- Lead and support First Article Inspections (FAI) in line with AS9102
- Identify adverse trends and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Lead supplier engagement for non-conformance management and resolution
- Support quality planning, risk assessments, and PFMEA activities
- Conduct and support supplier audits, investigations, and quality reviews
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project quality plans
- Analyse and report quality KPIs, metrics, and supplier performance data
- Promote a proactive quality-first and continuous improvement culture across the supply chain
- Support mentoring of junior quality team members where required
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- Experience in a Supplier Quality / Supplier Assurance Engineering role
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and AS9102 (FAI requirements)
- Proven experience managing supplier non-conformance and corrective actions
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and PFMEA
- Ability to analyse quality data and drive performance improvements
- Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills
Security Requirements Applicants must be eligible for BPSS clearance as a minimum. Many roles may require higher levels of UK security vetting, typically requiring 5+ years UK residency.
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