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Kirsty Whitty
Talent Delivery Manager
Permanent
Tamworth, Tamworth
£0
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Tamworth
Permanent
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Tamworth that is currently in the market for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join their company on a Permanent basis.
This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components.
Due to internal changes and off the back of continued success, our client is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to enhance overall supplier performance, ensure IATF16949 compliance, and drive continuous improvement within the supply base.
What's in it for you?
Stability / Longevity: Be part of a well-established market leader with a rich history.
Competitive salary: Negotiable
Hours: Days
As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), you will be responsible for:
Developing and maintaining the OE supplier base to the highest standards of Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD)
Utilising APQP and PPAP processes for new and existing projects on externally sourced components and subcontracted processes
Liaising with suppliers to ensure products and processes meet engineering specifications and customer-specific requirements
Driving the resolution of quality issues using appropriate problem-solving methodologies and initiating rapid containment actions for non-conformances
Conducting supplier visits and audits, maintaining relevant supplier records, and driving supplier development activities
Carrying out internal system and process audits related to Quality & Environmental Management systems (IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001) and monitoring supplier performance
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Familiarity and hands-on experience with quality systems, including balanced scorecards, 8Ds, 5 Whys, and process improvement
A strong engineering background with the ability to interpret geometric tolerances and understand complex engineering drawings
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly in metal industries such as casting, forging, or pressing
An understanding of quality tools such as PPAP, APQP, and PFMEAs
A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude, with the ability to take on tasks independently
A full driving license for supplier visits
If you are interested in the opportunity of Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients' growing team located in Tamworth.
About us
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
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