Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Brentwood
£35,000 - £45,000 + excellent benefits

A global distribution business supplying the aerospace industry is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality assurance activities across the supply chain. This is a key role ensuring full compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems while driving continuous improvement with suppliers worldwide.

What's on Offer?

• Modern, well-equipped working environment with state-of-the-art facilities
• On-site gym, excellent rest areas, free fruit cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working (37.5 hours/week): Mon-Thu: 8am -5pm and Fri: 8am-12pm
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Supportive culture with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement

The Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the supply chain by ensuring suppliers meet all quality, regulatory, and performance expectations required within the aerospace sector.

Duties:

• Managing supplier quality performance to AS9100 / AS9120 standards
• Supporting supplier approval, qualification, ongoing monitoring, and performance improvement
• Conducting supplier audits, process evaluations, and risk assessments
• Leading investigations into supplier non-conformances and driving effective CAPA
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
• Acting as the main quality point of contact for assigned suppliers
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier capability, quality, and cost efficiency
• Maintaining accurate quality documentation to support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

About You

You will be a proactive, solutions-focused quality professional with strong experience in supplier quality within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment.

Experience & skills:

• Proven background in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Aerospace Quality
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 / AS9120 (essential)
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective actions
• Working knowledge of aerospace regulations and quality requirements
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident working independently while supporting cross-functional teams
• Strong IT skills with good numeracy and literacy skills

Candidates who are looking for sponsorship now or in the future will no be elegable for this role.

Call Julia @ Prime Appointments or apply via the link.