Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Chertsey, Surrey

Salary: £45,000 £65,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing / Regulated Environment

We are working in partnership with a well-established, highly regulated manufacturing business based in Chertsey, Surrey, to recruit an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that operates at the forefront of its industry and is committed to product excellence and continuous improvement.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as long-term development opportunities in a supportive, technically advanced environment.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, youll be a key link between the business and its external supply chain, ensuring that materials and components meet stringent quality and regulatory standards. You will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure that suppliers are effectively managed, assessed, and continuously improved.

The successful candidate will need to bring a solid background in quality assurance within a regulated manufacturing environment, coupled with strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities as a Supplier Quality Engineer:

Manage supplier quality activities to ensure consistent delivery of conforming materials and components.

Perform supplier audits, risk assessments, and capability evaluations in line with regulatory and company standards.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier non-conformances (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).

Support the onboarding and qualification of new suppliers, including documentation and approval processes.

Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics (KPIs), driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supplier quality agreements and control plans.

Ensure full compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, IATF 16949).

Support internal and external audits relating to the supply chain and supplier quality.

Act as a key point of contact for quality escalations involving suppliers.

Experience required as a Supplier Quality Engineer:

Previous experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.

Hands-on experience with quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis.

Proven ability to conduct external supplier audits and assessments.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Engineering or Quality-related degree or equivalent professional experience.

Lead Auditor certification (e.g., ISO 9001) would be advantageous.

If the opportunity of Supplier Quality Engineer suits you, please contact Jemma at Orion Reading