Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality EngineerPlymouth, Devon Permanent Full-Time (Monday-Friday) Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Butler Rose is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, Plymouth-based global manufacturer operating at the forefront of industrial and IT infrastructure solutions.

Our client partners with some of the world's most recognised technology organisations across software, hardware and cloud computing. With continued growth and investment, they are seeking a talented Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain team.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring supplier performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across a diverse and dynamic supply base.

Working closely with suppliers, commodity buyers and customers, you will help ensure products meet the highest quality standards while supporting supplier development and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality & Development

• Approve and set up new parts using Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement appropriate controls (inspection plans, SPC, control plans)
• Review supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis and preventative measures
• Support supplier development through site visits (primarily UK-based)

Supplier Selection & Audits

• Support identification and approval of new suppliers alongside commodity buyers
• Conduct supplier audits (remote and on-site) and agree improvement plans
• Develop a detailed understanding of supplier manufacturing and supply chain processes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Manage parts rejection processes where products fail to meet specification or functional requirements
• Ensure material compliance with legal and customer requirements, including Full Material Disclosures (FMD)
• Review and submit supplier material content data

Customer Interface

• Investigate customer complaints relating to purchased parts
• Identify root causes, provide feedback, and implement corrective and preventative actions

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Essential:

• Experience in quality management or quality assurance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability (e.g. 8D methodology)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of dimensional measurement and inspection techniques (SPC, control plans)
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and customers
• Understanding of cosmetic quality standards

Desirable:

• BSc in Quality Management or Engineering
• Quality-related qualifications (Diploma, Professional Certificate, Level 4 QA)
• Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification
• Experience with Process FMEA
• Experience coaching suppliers in quality systems
• SAP ERP knowledge
• Material content analysis experience
• Experience conducting supplier audits
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal stamping and injection mould tooling

What's in It for You?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Scope for innovation and continuous improvement
• Clear career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Recognition and performance-based rewards

Rewards Package

• Up to £50,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Company-wide bonus linked to attendance, productivity and quality
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchase scheme
• Pension contributions matched up to 5%
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Health care provision
• Access to Smart Spending platform

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK. Employment is subject to DBS and sanction list checks in line with safeguarding and compliance requirements.

If you're an experienced quality professional looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking Plymouth manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.