Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Location: CoventrySalary: CompetitiveContract: PermanentRole Overview – Supplier Quality Engineer Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking to take a leading role in strengthening supply chain performance within a highly regulated engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a global aerospace manufacturer as they continue to enhance supplier capability, ensure compliance, and drive world-class standards across their supply base.As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will act as a key technical interface between suppliers, internal teams, and customers—ensuring that supplied materials, components and processes meet stringent aerospace requirements. You'll lead supplier audits, drive Zero Defect initiatives, support APQP activity, and ensure robust corrective action across the supply chain.This is an on-site role based in Coventry, involving regular collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality and procurement teams, as well as periodic travel within the UK and internationally.Key Responsibilities – Supplier Quality Engineer Providing quality support to the supply chain and internal value streamsLeading supplier performance improvement initiatives and supplier-related continuous improvementPlanning and conducting supplier audits in line with AS9100 and internal requirementsSupporting the deployment of the Zero Defect programme across key suppliers to reduce DPPMEnsuring prompt containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, Cause & EffectReviewing and approving supplier FAIRs to AS9102 requirementsWorking with suppliers to ensure compliance to AS9100, Part 21 and customer-specific regulationsAnalysing non-conformance and quality data to recommend improvementsSupporting source transfer activities and supplier development programmesCollaborating closely with procurement, engineering and operations to resolve supply chain issuesSupporting APQP processes including PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans and PPAPEnsuring documentation, records and compliance evidence are accurate, complete and audit-readyKey Experience & Qualifications – Supplier Quality Engineer Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering/manufacturing sectorStrong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001 and aerospace supplier quality requirementsExperience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier developmentProficiency in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and root cause analysis toolsUnderstanding of Part 21 Subpart G and (ideally) Part 145 requirementsAbility to interpret engineering drawings and technical specificationsStrong communication skills with the confidence to influence and challenge suppliersHands-on, proactive approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilityExperience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systemsEngineering or technical qualification, or equivalent industry experienceBenefits – Supplier Quality Engineer Outstanding Pension Contribution PlanCompany Bonus SchemeIncome protection and life assurance (3× basic salary)Share purchase programmeEarly finish on FridaysFlexible working hours25 days annual leave plus public holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme for health and well-beingStructured career development and training opportunitiesEmployee discounts on a wide range of products and servicesEmployee referral programmeFor more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV toFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visitOmega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.TPBN1_UKTJ