Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer - Farnborough - Manufacturing - Up to £36k 

We are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Farnborough. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established company supporting industrial, commercial and military sectors across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement
• Maintain supplier approval records, certifications and compliance documentation
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejected materials and improve supplier performance
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement and engineering teams to support quality and compliance objectives
• Support production teams by identifying process improvement opportunities
• Prepare and maintain audit findings, compliance reports and quality documentation
• Communicate with suppliers regarding corrective actions, design changes and first article inspections

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Quality Engineering role in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality activities
• Proven problem-solving experience using Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems

This role will involve travel to suppliers across the UK and occasionally Europe, so flexibility to travel & driving license is essential. 

If you’re a proactive Quality Engineer looking to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.