Overview

Supplier Quality Engineer role for a dynamic packaging company specialising in the supply of general and bespoke packaging solutions including bags, printed and corrugated products. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the global supply chain quality, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards as well as manufacturing process improvement. With a competitive salary of GBP 55k per annum, a car or car allowance, a salary exchange pension scheme, and an array of additional benefits including catered lunches and onsite parking, this position is not just a job, but a career filled with growth, challenges, and rewards. Hybrid is available with one day WFH.

What You Will Do

• Proactively identify and address potential supply chain issues to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global suppliers to implement, enhance, and maintain quality procedures and processes.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented to maintain high standards.
• Travel globally, focusing on visiting supplier sites to ensure quality standards are met and provide support for improvements.
• Balance technical challenges, collaborative work, and international exposure, with an average of up to 20 overseas travel required.

What You Will Bring

• A proven track record in a similar role within packaging / print / film / conversion or transferable manufacturing industry (manufacturing experience is essential).
• Practical experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, with a focus on quality systems and supplier management.
• Solid understanding of quality processes and a history of implementing and improving quality procedures.
• Experience in conducting supplier audits and supporting corrective actions based on audit findings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the flexibility and adaptability for frequent overseas travel.

You will have current or recent experience working in similar roles such as Quality control, QC engineer, QC technician, quality inspection engineer, quality engineer, quality technician or quality management. Industry / process experience in packaging, flexible packaging, conversion, printing, film, corrugated, flexographic.

In Return

• Salary of GBP 55k per annum
• Hybrid working (1 day at home initially)
• Car or Car Allowance (negotiable)
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life Insurance (x2 salary)
• Free on-site parking with electric charge points

Location: Bedford. This exciting opportunity is based in Bedford in a facility well equipped with modern amenities, including free on-site parking with electric charge points.

Interested?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a company that values quality, innovation, and employee satisfaction, we encourage you for the Supplier Quality Engineer position today. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Industries
• Packaging / printing / film / conversion

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

Note: This listing includes multiple location mentions typical of job boards and recruitment postings. The core role is based in Bedford, with potential for overseas travel as described above.