Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

Permanent Position

Home based with travel

£50,000 - £60000 plus bonus, pension, flexible benefits scheme

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer with aerospace or complex industrial experience to take the lead in managing and developing a global supplier base. Working closely with procurement, engineering, operations, and fulfilment teams, you will be responsible for ensuring suppliers meet high quality standards, deliver on time, and support long-term operational performance.

The Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will:

• Conduct early-stage supplier evaluations, assessing quality systems, organisational maturity, technical capability, and risk exposure.

• Lead technical assessments of new parts and work alongside design and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth onboarding of suppliers.

• Manage supplier qualifications, audits, and continuous improvement programmes.

• Drive supplier development initiatives to enhance performance, responsiveness, and delivery reliability.

• Act as the key link between suppliers and internal teams, ensuring strong communication and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in supplier quality, supplier development, and continuous improvement.

• Experience working within complex industrial, aerospace, or energy environments.

• Hands-on knowledge of supplier assessment methods and quality management systems.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (or equivalent industry experience, such as 10+ years in manufacturing or service).

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a quality role.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally at short notice.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model with up to 40% remote flexibility.

• Flexible hours - shape your schedule around when you are most productive.

• Opportunity to work in a highly technical global supply chain environment.

• Career development and growth within a business committed to quality and operational excellence.

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