Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business in Didcot. Reporting to the Head of Production and Manufacturing, you will drive quality improvements across the supply chain and build strong supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier reports against ISO 9001 standards and set purchase order inspection criteria.
• Collect, analyse and act on supplier performance data, creating corrective action plans where needed.
• Conduct audits and source inspections at supplier sites, reviewing and updating Corrective Action Reports (CAR).
• Support inbound goods inspection and purchasing activities.
• Champion continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis, non‑conformance reporting and cost‑reduction projects.

Required profile

• Experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality tools such as 5 Why, 8D, PFMEA.
• Ability to use measuring equipment to 0.01 mm accuracy.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience working with production teams.
• Experience developing vendor quality measures and conducting internal audits.

Required skills

• ISO 9001
• 8D problem‑solving
• PFMEA
• 5 Why analysis
• Root‑cause analysis
• Six Sigma (preferred)
• Process capability analysis
• Corrective Action Reports (CAR)
• Vendor quality measurement
• Internal audit procedures
• Mechanical component knowledge
• Precision measuring equipment (0.01 mm)

What we offer

• Salary range £45,000 – £50,000 per year
• Benefits package