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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

United Kingdom, West Yorkshire · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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We are working with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation within the defence sector, who are looking to appoint a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support their growing project portfolio. This is a highly collaborative role, working across multiple projects and engaging closely with suppliers to ensure quality, compliance and delivery performance are achieved. You will play a key role within integrated project teams (IPTs), helping to drive supplier performance and ensure products and processes meet both customer and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with manufacturing, quality and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct supplier visits and audits to assess performance, capability and risk
  • Monitor and verify supplier adherence to processes, product requirements and quality standards
  • Support approval of supplier methods, processes, equipment and product release activities
  • Drive supplier quality performance across APQP / PPAP, PFMEA & Control Plans, Process & Measurement Capability (MSA)
  • Lead supplier non-conformance processes including containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions
  • Develop and track supplier KPIs, driving improvements where required
  • Collaborate with internal teams across engineering, manufacturing and quality
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers

Requirements

  • Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong background in supplier quality, quality engineering or quality assurance
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001
  • Knowledge of APQP / PPAP
  • Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Why, A3 etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, such as: Machining, Assembly, NDT / heat treatment / welding
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
  • Experience working with complex components or high-tolerance manufacturing
  • Familiarity with defence, aerospace or similarly regulated industries
  • Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

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