About

We are recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a Supply Chain team within a leading manufacturing business based in Shoreham-by-Sea. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, solving problems, and maintaining high quality standards in a fast-moving production environment.As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring suppliers deliver high-quality components that meet engineering and production requirements. To succeed, you’ll bring experience from the automotive or similar manufacturing sector, a strong understanding of ISO9001, hands-on audit experience, and solid knowledge of PPAP.As a Supplier Quality Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:Ensure supplier capability, capacity and performance meet production requirementsManage supplier quality across multiple commodities, working closely with PurchasingConduct supplier assessments and surveillance auditsReview and approve PPAPs in line with project timelinesSupport suppliers in developing and maintaining Component Quality PlansCreate and maintain component inspection plansRaise Defective Material Reports (DMRs) and ensure high-quality 8D responsesAnalyse supplier quality data to identify continuous improvement opportunitiesRequirements for the Supplier Quality Engineer:Previous experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Supplier Development Engineer in automotive or similar manufacturingStrong understanding of ISO9001Internal audit experienceIn-depth knowledge of PPAPFamiliarity with quality tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why, SPC, Pareto, etc.)Good understanding of metrology and inspection methodsAbility to read and interpret engineering drawingsFull clean driving licence<