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.