Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Reading Office/Hybrid with travel to sites
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Our client is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join their busy QESH team. Reporting to the Quality Engineer Team Lead and working closely with the Quality Manager, the successful candidate will support the effective management of supplier and product quality across our client's product range. The role will contribute to minimising quality issues and driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain and wider business.

This position requires regular on-site presence and travel within the supply chain.

Your role as Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

• Support the Quality Manager with the day-to-day management of supply chain and product quality
• Coordinate the logging, investigation, and closure of Non-Conformance Reports, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Support Corrective Action Requests and Root Cause Analysis activities
• Coordinate the communication of technical files and specifications to internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Promote QESH principles and a strong customer focus across the organisation
• Track and follow quality actions through to full closure
• Support rework activities on site where non-conformances are identified in delivered products

Audits & Reporting

• Conduct internal and supplier audits across the business and supply chain
• Prepare comprehensive reports following supplier visits and audits
• Ensure audits are completed within agreed timescales and closed out in line with corrective action plans

Quality Performance

• Monitor and verify supplier quality KPIs, including:

• Timely completion and close-out of audits
• Completion of assigned tasks in line with agreed deadlines
• Effective and timely resolution of non-conformance reports

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Quality role within manufacturing, engineering, or construction environments
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 (awareness of BS EN 1090, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 advantageous)
• Experience working within an external supply chain environment
• Mechanical engineering and assembly experience desirable
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation within manufacturing environments advantageous
• Willingness to travel extensively as required
• Full UK Driving Licence essential
• CSCS (SMSTS or SSSTS preferred)
• Engineering qualification (graduate level desirable but not essential)
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification (Lead Auditor advantageous)
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH desirable)
• Formal Risk Assessment training advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Competent in interpreting technical and engineering drawings
• Comfortable working in KPI-driven, performance-focused teams

On Offer

• A professional, quality-focused working environment
• Opportunity to influence supplier performance and product quality
• Exposure to varied sites and supply chain partners
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive benefits package including 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays