Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support a leading Tier 1 engineering services provider on the Hinkley Point C project. Working primarily from home in the UK, you will travel occasionally for audits across Europe and to our Bristol or Bridgwater offices.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification and on‑site audits.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review Contract Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Investigate non‑conformances and support root‑cause analysis.
• Support manufacturing quality activities and source inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and project‑specific quality requirements.

Required profile

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, coatings, extrusion and NDT.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a regulated industry.
• Proven track record of leading audits and supplier improvement activities.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, rail, aerospace, food, pharmaceutical, oil & gas or similar sectors is advantageous.

Required skills

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
• Supplier auditing and qualification
• Contract Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs)
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Root‑cause analysis
• Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Manufacturing processes (fabrication, coatings, extrusion)

What we offer

• Salary £60,000‑£70,000 plus car allowance
• Full travel expenses paid
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing training and development