Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) supports Armstrong Fluid Technology’s supply chain by ensuring suppliers meet world‑class quality, safety and regulatory standards. The role involves auditing, qualifying, and continuously improving supplier performance across the UK and Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute initial, process and surveillance supplier audits against ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
• Qualify and onboard new suppliers through structured capability assessments and maintain approval records.
• Identify improvement opportunities, drive root‑cause analysis, 8D corrective actions and performance recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering and Production to align supplier capabilities with product requirements.
• Review supplier documentation such as weld procedures, material certificates and quality plans, and support PPAP/FAIR validation activities.
• Promote lean manufacturing, defect reduction and first‑time‑right culture among suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
• Strong auditing knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and PED.
• Technical understanding of fabrication, welding, CNC machining and assembly inspection techniques.
• Full UK driver’s licence and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time (UK and occasional Europe).
• Certified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (e.g., IRCA).

Required skills

• ISO 9001 auditing
• ISO 3834 (welding quality) auditing
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) compliance
• Welding and CNC machining knowledge
• APQP, PPAP, 8D and FMEA methodologies
• Supplier documentation review (material certificates, weld procedures)