We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it! At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

Norton Motorcycles is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE) to support the development, capability improvement, and quality maturity of Norton’s global supplier base across new product introduction (NPI) and series production. This role operates both remotely from HQ and directly at supplier locations, with a strong emphasis on prevention over detection. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, the SQDE will help embed robust quality planning, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance throughout the product lifecycle. The SQDE will play a key role in APQP delivery, supplier readiness, and early lifecycle quality assurance, ensuring suppliers are capable of meeting Norton’s performance, quality, and brand expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodity areas
• Work with suppliers to develop and implement robust APQP deliverables
• Support PPAP preparation, submission, and approval activities
• Assist with supplier audits (process, system, and product) and support corrective action closure
• Support supplier capability assessments and new supplier onboarding
• Drive early identification and mitigation of supplier-related risks during NPI / NPD phases
• Support supplier readiness for pre-production and production builds
• Manage supplier-related quality concerns during launch and early production
• Support structured problem solving for supplier quality issues under guidance from Senior / Lead SQE
• Encourage continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making within the supplier base
• Support supplier development initiatives aimed at improving process capability and robustness
• Collect, analyse, and report supplier quality performance data (PPM, issues, trends)
• Track and communicate supplier performance and improvement actions
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality teams to embed quality early in the product lifecycle
• Act as a confident interface between Norton and its suppliers
• Occasional supplier visits may be required, including global travel