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Supplier Quality Engineer (6-Month Contract)
Sheffield or Barrow
Hybrid / Onsite as required
£27.65 per hour PAYE / £37.14 Umbrella (Inside IR35)
6 Month Contract
Engineering / Defence Supply Chain
This is an excellent opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Assurance Engineer, or Quality Engineer with strong supply chain experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier quality performance across an assigned portfolio
- Lead and support First Article Inspections (FAI) in line with AS9102
- Identify adverse trends and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Lead supplier engagement for non-conformance management and resolution
- Support quality planning, risk assessments, and PFMEA activities
- Conduct and support supplier audits, investigations, and quality reviews
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project quality plans
- Analyse and report quality KPIs, metrics, and supplier performance data
- Promote a proactive quality-first and continuous improvement culture across the supply chain
- Support mentoring of junior quality team members where required
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Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- Experience in a Supplier Quality / Supplier Assurance Engineering role
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and AS9102 (FAI requirements)
- Proven experience managing supplier non-conformance and corrective actions
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and PFMEA
- Ability to analyse quality data and drive performance improvements
- Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills
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