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Account Manager @ Innovate | Defence Engineering Recruitment | lili.arno@weinnovatetalent.com

Job: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Wembley, Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, Please ask your recruiter

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This is an opportunity to join a leading defence and maritime engineering organisation, recognised for delivering advanced systems that operate in some of the world’s most challenging environments. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of materials and components across the supply chain, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Non-Conformance Management – Lead the process for non-conforming material, coordinating inputs from design, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Supplier Audits & Approvals – Conduct audits, verify corrective actions, and support supplier approval, disapproval, or scope changes.
• Continuous Improvement – Coach suppliers on PFMEA/Control Plan activity and drive ongoing quality improvements.
• Inspection & Compliance – Assist with first article inspections, configuration audits, and review incoming inspection data.
• Customer & Regulatory Support – Investigate part quality complaints, support ISO 9001:2015 audits, and manage customer/DCMA visits.
• Supplier Evaluation – Assess and onboard new suppliers, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Health & Safety – Follow and promote company safety policies and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Strong skills in root cause analysis and leading corrective action teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, Minitab, GD&T, and metrology tools.
• Background with electronic components, PCBAs, or batteries (preferred).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional liaison skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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