Socode are partnering with an established manufacturing organisation looking to strengthen their supply chain quality function. As part of continued growth, they're looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance and ensure compliance across their manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on role focused on supplier quality, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards across a regulated production environment.

What will you be doing?
• Leading supplier quality assurance activities across the supply chain
• Managing supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance reviews
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Investigating supplier issues and driving corrective and preventive actions
• Conducting supplier audits and site visits across the UK
• Monitoring and improving supplier KPIs and performance metrics
• Working closely with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across supplier base

What are they looking for?
• Demonstrable experience in a supplier quality or supply chain quality-focused role
• Background working within a manufacturing or production-driven environment
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, particularly AS9100, with exposure to ISO9001
• Experience handling supplier non-conformances, including root cause investigation and resolution
• Ability to work closely with suppliers to improve quality performance and accountability
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Flexibility to travel for supplier audits and on-site engagement

Nice to have
• Experience working within aerospace or other highly regulated industries
• Background working with complex, multi-tier supply chains
• Experience implementing supplier development or improvement programmes
• Familiarity with audit processes and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to ISO13485