Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: West Yorkshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Travel: Max. 20% domestic, 5% international

About the Company
Our client is a globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in mechanical power transmission solutions for critical applications across defence and industrial sectors.

With a long-standing heritage and an international footprint, the business delivers high-quality, precision-engineered products into safety-critical environments, with a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Role
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary quality team responsible for ensuring supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing teams, supporting integrated project teams to ensure suppliers meet all technical, regulatory, and customer requirements.

This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, driving supplier performance, and supporting delivery across complex engineering programmes.

Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, select, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and technical requirements
Conduct supplier audits to assess processes, products, and services against regulatory and customer standards
Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement through KPIs and corrective actions
Manage supplier non-conformances, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
Support product and process validation activities, including on-site supplier verification
Ensure compliance with quality and engineering standards (e.g. ISO9001, AQAP, DEFSTAN)
Apply quality planning tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA
Maintain supplier quality documentation, reports, and inspection/test plans
Raise and manage NCRs and supplier issues through internal systems, ensuring traceability and resolution
Collaborate with internal teams to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term performance

Key Requirements
Experience and Knowledge
Experience working within a Quality, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control role
Background in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Experience with ISO9001:2015 or equivalent quality management systems
Knowledge of supplier quality processes and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, etc.)
Experience managing non-conformances and applying root cause analysis techniques
Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T

Technical Skills
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, heat treatment, welding, assembly, and testing
Familiarity with complex mechanical components (e.g. gears, shafts, bearings, gearboxes)
Experience using measurement systems and inspection techniques
Competent in Microsoft Office and general reporting tools

Desirable
Auditor certification (ISO9001 or equivalent)
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Experience working within defence or highly regulated industries
Knowledge of defence standards (AQAP, DEFSTAN, etc.)

Personal Attributes
Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and suppliers
Proactive and detail-oriented mindset
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work within a highly regulated, safety-critical engineering environment
Exposure to complex, high-precision mechanical systems
Strong focus on training and development, including internal learning programmes
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunity to make a direct impact on supplier performance and product quality

Additional Information
This role is subject to security and export control restrictions. Candidates must meet UK Right to Work requirements, and eligibility may be impacted by nationality or previous nationality due to the nature of the work.