Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Full Time, Permanent.

37 Hours per week (alternate Fridays off & Half day on the working Friday)

Negotiable + £5700 Car Allowance + benefits.

Travel and accommodation paid for.

The Role:

As a Supplier Quality Manager, you will assist the Quality Lead in overseeing all aspects of the Supplier Quality function. You'll work alongside a diverse, skilled team and collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement best practices focused on defect prevention, minimising variation and waste, and driving continuous improvements to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements and performance metrics
• Monitor and evaluate suppliers' quality and delivery performance
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to define process parameters and ensure supplier capabilities align with product and process needs
• Manage schedules for manufacturing kickoff meetings
• Oversee supplier audits and contribute to audit scheduling
• Conduct supply chain audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings
• Review and monitor the Contract Quality Assurance Plans (CQAP) from the supply chain
• Develop and manage supplier quality training programs for both internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee source inspection activities

Qualifications/Experience:

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification with experience in auditing to the standard
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of Engineers and Inspectors
• Strong understanding of core manufacturing and inspection processes, including fabrication, extrusion, coating, and NDT
• A degree or a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality/Supplier Quality or equivalent quality management roles within a regulated industry