Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

We are currently looking to recruit a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our client''s team on a permanent basis. Job Purpose To ensure that all purchased materials, components and services supplied to the business meet customer, regulatory and company quality requirements. The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring and improving supplier performance, supporting new product launches, managing supplier quality issues and driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. This role is critical to achieving zero defects, customer satisfaction and supply chain reliability. The role typically includes supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, problem solving and IATF 16949 compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Supplier Development and Approval Evaluate and approve new suppliers through audits and capability assessments. Support Procurement in supplier selection and sourcing decisions. Assess supplier manufacturing capability, quality systems and process controls. Ensure suppliers comply with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements. Managing approved supplier list New Product Introduction (NPI) Support supplier APQP activities. Support PPAP submissions and approvals. Support prototype, pre-production and safe launch activities. Supplier Performance Management Monitor supplier quality KPIs and delivery performance. Develop supplier scorecards and performance reviews. Drive supplier improvement plans and corrective actions. ..... full job details .....