Supplier Quality Engineer

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to work for a high-performance EV business, ensuring the quality, reliability and compliance of its critical supply base. This is a proactive, hands-on role bridging engineering, procurement and supplier development, working with a wide range of specialist and low-volume suppliers producing bespoke components across mechanical, electrical and composite domains.
 
The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for:

• Carrying out supplier assessments, audits and onboarding to confirm capability, quality and compliance.
• Developing and maintaining supply chain quality standards and processes.
• Working with engineering and procurement to validate supplier manufacturing methods and control plans.
• Managing supplier non-conformances, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools such as 8D and Ishikawa.
• Developing and monitoring supplier KPIs and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Supporting initial sample inspection, incoming quality control and documentation verification.
• Ensuring traceability and conformance for safety-critical and performance-critical parts.

 
The Supplier Quality Engineer will have:

• Proven experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality or supply chain engineering, ideally within automotive, motorsport or high-performance sectors.
• Knowledge of quality systems and methodologies such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, FMEA and FAIR.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving and auditing skills.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers across the UK, with occasional international visits.
• Exposure to EV systems, prototype or low-volume environments, or formal auditor and quality certifications would be advantageous.

 
If you''re a quality professional who enjoys getting out to suppliers and solving problems at the source, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on cutting-edge EV products. Apply today with your latest CV and our team will be in touch.

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