Contract Length: 6 Months Rate: £30.00 to £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAPAbout the Company:Our client are a leading aerospace company at the forefront of innovation and precision engineering, supplying critical components and systems to major aircraft platforms globally. Due to increased project demand and supplier engagement, we are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) on a contract basis to support our supplier development and quality assurance efforts.Role Overview: As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that supplied products and components meet aerospace quality standards and customer requirements. You ll play a key role in supplier onboarding, qualification, auditing, and ongoing performance management.Key Responsibilities:Conduct supplier audits (initial and ongoing) in line with AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 standardsManage supplier quality issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)Review and approve FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) per AS9102 requirementsCollaborate with suppliers to resolve non-conformances and ensure continuous improvementSupport PPAP/APQP processes and supplier qualification activitiesMaintain effective communication with procurement, design, and manufacturing teamsMonitor and report on supplier KPIs, quality trends, and compliance risksKey Requirements:Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role within aerospace or a simila