Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality & Manufacturing Performance Specialist

12 month extendable contract

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality & Manufacturing Performance Specialist to support supplier operations within the power generation and industrial engineering sector.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse network of manufacturing partners, helping to maintain quality standards, improve operational performance and ensure project delivery commitments are achieved. You will act as a key link between suppliers and internal teams, identifying potential risks, resolving challenges and driving improvements across manufacturing and supply chain activities.

The position requires a proactive, hands-on individual who can assess supplier performance, build strong working relationships and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance across quality, production, technical compliance and delivery.
• Assess manufacturing processes, operational capability and readiness to meet project requirements.
• Identify potential risks, investigate performance issues and coordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve challenges and improve operational efficiency.
• Review production plans, technical documentation and quality records to support compliance and delivery assurance.
• Track project milestones, identify emerging delays and support the development of recovery plans.
• Evaluate supplier constraints, including resource availability, material supply, capacity and manufacturing capability.
• Provide regular updates on supplier performance, key risks, improvement initiatives and progress against agreed objectives.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality, manufacturing reliability and supply chain effectiveness.
• Promote high standards of safety, accountability, quality and operational excellence.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, production or a related industrial environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations, quality management principles and production processes.
• Experience assessing supplier performance, managing operational risks and coordinating improvement activities.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering specifications and manufacturing records.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Organised, analytical and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Willingness to undertake regular supplier-site visits and work closely with manufacturing teams.

Please contact: [email protected]