Supplier Quality Engineer

Socode are partnering with an established manufacturing organisation looking to strengthen their supply chain quality function. As part of continued growth, they’re looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance and ensure compliance across their manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role focused on supplier quality, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards across a regulated production environment. What will you be doing? • Leading supplier quality assurance activities across the supply chain • Managing supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews • Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements • Investigating supplier issues and driving corrective and preventive actions • Conducting supplier audits and site visits across the UK • Monitoring and improving supplier KPIs and performance metrics • Working closely with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across supplier base What are they looking for? • Demonstrable experience in a supplier quality or supply chain quality-focused role • Background working within a manufacturing or production-driven environment • Strong understanding of quality management systems, particularly AS9100, with exposure to ISO9001 • Experience handling supplier non-conformances, including root cause investigation and resolution • Ability to work closely with suppliers to improve quality performance and accountability • Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach • Flexibility to travel for supplier audits and on-site engagement Nice to have • Experience working within aerospace or other highly regulated industries • Background working with complex, multi-tier supply chains • Experience implementing supplier development or improvement programmes • Familiarity with audit processes and compliance frameworks • Exposure to ISO13485