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