Owen Daniels
Supplier Quality Engineer
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Owen Daniels are currently recruiting for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Worcester.
This is a key role within the Quality function, responsible for working closely with the company's supplier network to ensure consistently high standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in Supplier Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or engineered products environment, with experience carrying out supplier audits, managing non-conformances, driving corrective actions, and supporting supplier development.
This is a hands-on and highly supplier-facing role, with regular travel to supplier sites throughout the UK and occasional travel into Europe. The role will suit someone who enjoys being out on-site, understands manufacturing processes, and is confident challenging suppliers and driving improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct supplier audits, including initial, process, and surveillance audits.
- Assess and monitor supplier capability, quality performance, and compliance.
- Work closely with suppliers to identify and resolve quality issues and drive sustainable corrective actions.
- Manage supplier non-conformances, complaints, and corrective action plans.
- Carry out root cause analysis and ensure effective 8D / CAPA activity.
- Support the qualification, approval, and onboarding of new suppliers.
- Monitor supplier Quality KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
- Work with suppliers to improve processes, product quality, and overall performance.
- Review supplier Quality documentation, inspection reports, certificates, and manufacturing records.
- Assess manufacturing processes including fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly.
- Ensure appropriate material traceability and inspection requirements are being maintained.
- Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other structured Quality processes where applicable.
- Ensure suppliers meet relevant customer, regulatory, and company Quality requirements.
- Support the business with supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
- Provide clear reporting on supplier performance, risks, and improvement activity.
- Maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and the external supplier base.
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Supplier Auditing & Compliance
A significant part of the role will involve travelling to supplier sites and carrying out detailed Quality assessments.
You will ideally have experience auditing against standards such as:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 3834
- Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- Relevant manufacturing and customer-specific requirements
Experience assessing welding procedures, fabrication processes, machining, assembly, and inspection activities would be highly advantageous.
About You
We are looking for a practical and commercially aware Supplier Quality Engineer who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a manufacturing supply chain.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Specialist / Quality Engineer within manufacturing or engineering.
- Strong experience conducting supplier audits and assessments.
- A solid understanding of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
- Experience managing supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and 8D.
- Experience working with manufacturing processes such as welding, fabrication, CNC machining, and assembly.
- Good understanding of inspection and Quality control techniques.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, or similar Quality tools.
- Strong technical understanding and the ability to interpret engineering/manufacturing documentation.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- The confidence to challenge suppliers where standards are not being met.
- A proactive approach to supplier development and continuous improvement.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
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Travel
This role will involve regular travel to supplier sites across the UK, with occasional travel into Europe. You should therefore be comfortable spending a significant proportion of your working week visiting suppliers, carrying out audits, inspections, and improvement activities.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £42,000 – £58,000, depending on experience.
- A key role within an established and growing manufacturing business.
- Significant exposure to a diverse supplier network.
- The opportunity to take ownership of supplier Quality performance.
- A varied role combining auditing, technical Quality, supplier development, and continuous improvement.
- Regular UK travel with occasional European travel.
- Long-term career development within a technically focused manufacturing environment.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong manufacturing background and enjoy working directly with suppliers to improve Quality, compliance, and performance, we would be keen to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a hands-on supplier-facing Quality role with significant responsibility and exposure across the wider supply chain.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
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