Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-site with flexible/hybrid options

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our central quality function. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement in business systems and production processes. Your primary focus will be investigating customer returns, analysing root causes, and identifying company-wide opportunities for quality enhancement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional looking to apply their problem-solving skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to manage and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Initiate and oversee Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) , ensuring effective resolution through root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys).
• Lead and coordinate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities to drive quality improvements.
• Manage and support value stream activities, including:
• Non-conformance investigations
• Material Review Board (MRB) meetings
• Internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Review, completion, and verification of First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
• Conduct failure analysis on returned products and contribute to accurate 8D reporting .
• Analyse internal production process failures and work closely with production teams to implement corrective actions.

What We re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NC/BTEC in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering (or relevant experience in a quality-focused role).
• Experience working in an ISO9001 environment with a strong understanding of AS9100 .
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general IT literacy.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters) is an advantage.
• Qualified Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and ERP systems such as IFS is beneficial.
• Previous experience in inspection within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Personal Attributes
We re looking for an analytical self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will:
Have a proactive approach to problem-solving. Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal . Be self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme .
• Company pension and life insurance .
• Private medical insurance and enhanced maternity leave.
• Employee discounts and referral programme.
• Free on-site parking and hybrid working options.

Important Information

• Applicants must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK . Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• This is a permanent, full-time position based on-site, with flexible working arrangements where applicable.

If you are a Quality Engineer looking for your next challenge, we d love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.