Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Overview

A well-established specialist manufacturer and installer operating within the construction and engineered products sector is looking to appoint a Supplier Quality Engineer to support quality assurance activities across their external supply chain.

The business delivers technically engineered products into construction projects across the UK and abroad and has continued to grow its supplier network and project pipeline. This role will sit within the QESH function and will play a key part in improving supplier performance, reducing non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

The role would suit somebody with experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or construction-related quality assurance environments.

Role Overview

Working closely with the Quality Manager and wider QESH team, the Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting supplier quality activities, audits, investigations, and corrective actions across the supply chain.

This is a hands-on role involving supplier visits, technical investigations, quality reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Carry out supplier and internal audits
• Monitor supplier quality performance
• Support technical documentation and specifications
• Assist with quality investigations and site-based rework/snagging where required
• Promote QESH standards across the business
• Ensure quality actions are completed and closed out effectively
• Produce supplier audit and visit reports

Requirements

• Experience within a Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality role
• Background within manufacturing, engineering, construction, or fabrication
• Good understanding of ISO9001
• Knowledge of auditing and corrective actions
• Experience with root cause analysis and NCR management
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable travelling to suppliers and sites when required

Desirable Experience

• Construction or architectural metalwork experience
• Exposure to BS EN1090, ISO14001, ISO45001
• Mechanical engineering or assembly knowledge
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification
• CSCS / SMSTS / SSSTS
• IOSH or NEBOSH

Selling Points

• Growing business with strong project pipeline
• Hybrid working setup
• Varied role across supplier quality, audits, and continuous improvement
• Good mix of office, supplier visits, and site exposure
• Opportunity to influence supplier performance and quality standards
• Strong long-term progression potential within the QESH function