Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Aldershot
Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 plus bonus and benefits
Employment Type: 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (2 days on site, 3 from home)

We’re looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to help establish and embed strong supplier quality standards across a growing European supply base. You’ll develop and maintain supplier quality processes, ensuring all suppliers meet required manufacturing and business controls.

The role includes on-site and remote audits across Europe, suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced quality environment with regular travel. Ideal for a Supplier Quality Engineer with solid experience — preferably automotive — who can assess suppliers, drive improvements, and uphold high standards.

Key Responsibilities for the Supplier Quality Engineer:
- Develop, create, and implement supplier quality standards across the European supply base
- Conduct on-site and remote audits of new and existing suppliers
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing controls and ensure alignment with required quality standards
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions where necessary
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to support continuous improvement
- Support internal teams with supplier quality insights, risk assessments, and recommendations
- Contribute to the long-term development of supplier quality frameworks and processes

What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, ideally within the automotive industry
- Proven experience with 8D, root cause, FMEA, audit processes
- Proven experience with APQP/PPAP
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and supplier auditing
- Ability to assess supplier capability, identify risks, and drive improvements
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively
- Structured, analytical approach with strong problem-solving skill

What’s In It for You:
- High-impact role shaping supplier quality foundations for the future
- Opportunity to work across a diverse European supply base
- Autonomy to influence standards, processes, and supplier performance
- Hybrid working with regular travel and varied day-to-day responsibilities
- Join a business investing in quality, capability, and long-term growth

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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