Are you a skilled Quality Engineer with a passion for driving supplier excellence within a highly regulated Manufacturing environment?

Ideal for experienced Quality Professionals working with Supply Chain teams in Fabrication or Manufacturing sectors.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong background in Root Cause Analysis, 8D methodologies, A3, PFMEAs, DFMEAs, APQP, and PPAP, ready to apply their expertise in supporting supplier quality and process improvements in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to develop, implement, and monitor supplier quality assurance processes, enhancing the overall product and supply chain performance.
Perform detailed Root Cause Analysis using 8D & A3 methodologies to resolve supplier-related issues and prevent recurrence.
Review and develop supplier specifications, ensuring they exceed customer and regulatory expectations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers, using Lean, Six Sigma, and other techniques to drive efficiency and quality.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments in line with ISO 9001 standards, ensuring compliance and identifying areas for improvement.
Manage supplier non-conformance issues, working closely with suppliers to implement corrective actions and improve overall quality performance.Requirements:

Proven experience as a Quality Engineer with Supplier engagement
Experienced within Manufacturing - Steel Fabrication preferred
Experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEAs.
Knowledge of Supply chain processes.
Location: Stockport
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 08:00-16:30 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00-13:00 (Fri)
Salary: £45k - £50k (dependent on experience)
Benefits: 7% Pension Contributions, 4% from candidate, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

APPLY NOW and feel free to contact Jacob at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)