Celeros Flow Technology
Supplier Quality Engineer
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Supplier Quality Engineer – Celeros Flow Technology
Celeros Flow Technology has been delivering mission-critical flow control solutions for over 140 years, ensuring safe, reliable operations across key industries. Known for precision, partnership, and innovation, Celeros seeks talented professionals to join its world-class team in a global, collaborative, and multicultural environment.
We look for individuals with vision to challenge the status quo, embrace diversity, and drive sustainable quality improvement. If you thrive in a dynamic workplace where integrity, accountability, and partnership are core values, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for optimising supplier quality performance, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and Defence Standards requirements. Working closely with Defence and Procurement teams, this role focuses on:
- Implementing and refining sourcing strategies
- Managing supplier quality (performance, development, and alignment)
- Supporting operational excellence across the supply chain
The role is driven by continuous improvement, collision with internal/external stakeholders, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-performance, sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operational Duties
- Attend daily MRB (Management Review Board) meetings to drive task completion and closure of quality issues
- Coordinate between manufacturing, suppliers, and internal departments to diagnose and resolve supplier-driven product or service quality issues
- Liaise directly with vendors to ensure compliance with RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes
- Validate the effectiveness of supplier-implemented corrective actions
- Conduct data trend analysis of supplier-related issues and prepare monthly internal reports
- Participate in weekly/monthly customer and supplier review meetings to assess performance
- Ensure QA requirements are flowed down to suppliers in line with MoD contractual obligations
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Process and Compliance
- Perform process witnessing and First Article Inspections (FAI)
- Conduct and document vendor audits and assessments for new and existing suppliers
- Support Supply Chain buyers with supplier health checks (material traceability, quality alignment, and risk mitigation)
- Align supplier operations with plant supply chain requirements through structured supplier development programmes
- Act as an internal supplier quality liaison, advocating process improvements and collaborative problem-solving
Support and Development
- Mentor and skill development of junior/entry-level Supplier Quality Engineers
- Ensure adherence to Celeros Health and Safety policies and ethical working practices
Flexibility and Additional Responsibilities
- Expect to travel frequently (road and air) for audits, meetings, or site visits
- Contribute to special projects across different areas of the business, as needed
- Maintain strong working relationships and effective communication at all levels
Key Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- University or college degree in Engineering or Quality Management, or significant industry experience in manufacturing quality assurance
- Inspection techniques knowledge, including dimensional and process control expertise
- Foundry or machining background (highly desirable)
Technical Skills
- Interpretation of: Quality Plans, specification requirements, engineering drawings and process documentation
- Experience with machining or casting suppliers
- ISO 9001 and Defence Standards understanding (optional but preferred)
- Recognised auditing qualification (e.g., IRCA, ISO 9001 lead auditor certification) (preferred)
Work Culture and Legal Compliance
- Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
- Security clearance eligibility for this role
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) with holiday buy/sell policies
- Workplace pension plan with financial incentives
- Life Cover programme (family support embedded)
- Employee Assistance Programme (professional support services)
- Digital Health, Wealth & Lifestyle benefits (physical and mental wellness programmes)
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Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
- Daily: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, talking, and computer-based tasks (close vision focus required)
- Requires occasional repetitive movement (stoop, kneel, crouch)
- Occasional light to moderate lifting (handling paperwork, modular parts)
- Flexibility in movements (adapting to manufacturing or site conditions)
Work Environment
- Ability to perform in noisy office environments (typical business settings)
- Prolonged office or desk-based work (cubicles and individual offices)
- Traveling for extended periods (sitting on planes or in cars)
Note: Job requirements are illustrative of the role’s demands, and reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates with disabilities.
Celeros Flow Technology Values
At Celeros, we operate with five core behavioural principles:
- Integrity: Safety, respect for colleagues and stakeholders, and a commitment to environmental sustainability.
- Speed: Urgency and decisive action in delivering mission-critical flow control solutions.
- Accountability: Responsibility for actions aligned with commitments and promises made.
- Partnership: Collaborative problem-solving across internal teams and customer relationships.
- Excellence: Continual improvement in engineering, manufacturing, and quality—最高的に维护安全与顾客价值的质量标准。
Quality Commitment
Celeros is dedicated to zero nonconformity in products, processes, and systems. All employees are expected to:
- Report and document any deviations from standards
- contributes to innovative solutions through structured, transparent channels
Finally, Celeros Flow Technology is an ** Equal Opportunities Employer**. We celebrate diversity at every level of operations.
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