Supplier Quality EngineerLocation: Kent - with UK wide and international travel opportunitiesSalary: 50,000 - 55,000Benefits: 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!You will collaborate closely with international suppliers and key stakeholders to assess their capabilities, address process issues, and resolve supply chain challenges, making a significant impact on our Quality and broader procurement functions.What the role of the Supplier Quality Engineer entails:Some of the main duties of the Supplier Quality Engineer will include:Supporting and delivering the functional objective to continuously improve supply chain qualityWorking in conjunction with procurement, Quality and Programme teams to proactively identify and address supply chain quality issues and drive continuous improvement activitiesContinually reduce the number of defects during the manufacturing cycle through improved supplied qualitySupport and execute risk-based annual audit plan, prepare, execute, measure and monitor and ensure timely closure of findingsImproving supplier performance and Quality capabilityOversee and approve FAIsFollow up any RCCA to ensure effectivity of preventative actionWhat experience you need to be the successful Supplier Quality Engineer:Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing settingFamiliarity with quality certification and regulatory standards, including EN 9100HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant fieldEffective stakeholder management ..... full job details .....