Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Burton on Trent Job Type: Full-time Salary: £36k-£42k per annum About the Role Are you passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and building strong supplier partnerships? My prestigious client is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the global supply chain delivers products that meet their high standards and specifications. You’ll play a pivotal role in supplier development, qualification, and audit processes—supporting both their technical teams and strategic procurement efforts. What You’ll Do * Conduct supplier audits, qualifications, and evaluations in collaboration with global and local teams. * Develop and maintain annual audit plans and ensure follow-ups are completed. * Lead continuous improvement efforts by monitoring supplier KPIs and managing NCRs. * Create and enhance global procedures for supplier qualification and quality management. * Provide technical support to suppliers and internal stakeholders across procurement, design, and operations. * There will be some travelling in the UK, Europe and overseas depending upon where the suppliers are located. About you! * Education: Degree in Engineering or a related technical field. * Experience: Prior experience in supplier quality—ideally within the Manufacturing/Engineering sector. * Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office * Certification: Qualified Auditor (internal or external). * Personality: Detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive problem-solver. Who You'll Work With You’ll collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality departments, and a global network of suppliers—helping drive excellence in every product they deliver