Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Southampton, Hampshire Permanent Circa £45-50k Are you passionate about driving supplier quality improvements and ensuring smooth, reliable supply chains? Were seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to take ownership of supplier non-conformance, product change management, and quality assurance processes that directly impact production success.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

In this role, youll be the link between suppliers, R&D, and production leading investigations, supporting New Product Introduction, and ensuring that every supplied component meets the highest standards.

What youll be doing: Lead supplier non-conformance investigations, including quarantine, incoming inspection, returns, root cause analysis, and CAPA.

Support production lines and customer complaints regarding suspect supplied materials.

Take the lead for supplier quality within the NPI process (APQP, PPAP, FAIR).

Coordinate qualification of new and changed supplied products into production.

Audit suppliers for onboarding and ISO 9001 maintenance.

Develop and monitor supplier improvement plans and performance metrics.

Collate and share monthly SQA and non-conforming materials KPIs.

What youll bring: Proven experience in supplier development, improvement, and quality planning.

Strong knowledge of FAIR/PPAP and supplier auditing.

Skilled in problem-solving tools such as 8D, A3, CAR, and CAPA.

Understanding of key performance indicators and critical-to-quality factors.

Minimum 5 years experience in a quality-related role (preferably in machined components, optical, or electronics sectors).

Level 5 qualification (or higher) in Engineering, Quality, or related STEM subject.

Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor preferred).

Youll thrive in this role if you: Communicate and influence at all levels.

Are a self-starter with strong organisational skills.

Take a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving.

Can work methodically across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. xwzovoh

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on supplier performance, product quality, and operational success while working with innovative products in a collaborative environment.