Supplier Quality Engineer

The Role We are looking for a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain a capable, reliable, aerospace-ready supplier base across Isembard's manufacturing network. You will own technical supplier quality activities, from qualification and risk assessment through performance monitoring, nonconformance resolution, and sustained improvement. This is a centralized Supplier Quality role working closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, site Quality teams, and external providers. You will help Isembard scale its supplier network while ensuring purchased materials, components, and special processes meet customer, regulatory, and AS9100 / EN9100 requirements. You will have the independence to raise quality concerns and escalate risks without compromising product conformity. What You'll Do Lead supplier quality qualification and approval activities, including capability assessments, risk-based audits, technical reviews, and recommendations for Approved Supplier List status and scope. Partner with Supply Chain to develop a supplier base with the manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, special processes, and capacity needed to support current and future Isembard demand. Evaluate supplier process controls, inspection methods, measurement capability, traceability, and readiness to manufacture aerospace-grade products. Define and communicate supplier quality requirements, including material certificat...