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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Plymouth, Devon
Permanent | Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
Up to £50,000 + bonus

Butler Rose is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, Plymouth-based global manufacturer operating at the forefront of industrial and IT infrastructure solutions.

Our client partners with some of the world's most recognised technology organisations across software, hardware and cloud computing. With continued growth and investment, they are seeking a talented Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain team.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring supplier performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across a diverse and dynamic supply base.

Working closely with suppliers, commodity buyers and customers, you will help ensure products meet the highest quality standards while supporting supplier development and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality & Development

Approve and set up new parts using Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement appropriate controls (inspection plans, SPC, control plans)Review supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis and preventative measuresSupport supplier development through site visits (primarily UK-based)

Supplier Selection & Audits

Support identification and approval of new suppliers alongside commodity buyersConduct supplier audits (remote and on-site) and agree improvement plansDevelop a detailed understanding of supplier manufacturing and supply chain processes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Manage parts rejection processes where products fail to meet specification or functional requirementsEnsure material compliance with legal and customer requirements, including Full Material Disclosures (FMD)Review and submit supplier material content data

Customer Interface

Investigate customer complaints relating to purchased partsIdentify root causes, provide feedback, and implement corrective and preventative actions

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Essential:

Experience in quality management or quality assuranceStrong analytical and problem-solving capability (e.g. 8D methodology)Ability to interpret engineering drawingsKnowledge of dimensional measurement and inspection techniques (SPC, control plans)High attention to detail and data accuracyExperience with ERP/MRP systemsStrong communication skills with suppliers and customersUnderstanding of cosmetic quality standards

Desirable:

BSc in Quality Management or EngineeringQuality-related qualifications (Diploma, Professional Certificate, Level 4 QA)Auditor or Lead Auditor qualificationExperience with Process FMEAExperience coaching suppliers in quality systemsSAP ERP knowledgeMaterial content analysis experienceExperience conducting supplier auditsUnderstanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal stamping and injection mould tooling

What's in It for You?

Opportunity to make a meaningful impactScope for innovation and continuous improvementClear career development opportunitiesSupportive, collaborative working environmentRecognition and performance-based rewards

Rewards Package

Up to £50,000 salary (dependent on experience)Company-wide bonus linked to attendance, productivity and quality33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchase schemePension contributions matched up to 5%Life insurance (3x salary)Health care provisionAccess to Smart Spending platform

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK. Employment is subject to DBS and sanction list checks in line with safeguarding and compliance requirements.

If you're an experienced quality professional looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking Plymouth manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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