£38000 - £50000 per annum Plymouth, Devon

Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer ( 617/ 25182)

Plymouth, Devon – easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas.
£38,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Friday role

Company Overview

I’m working with a long‑established global manufacturer supplying high‑performance products and infrastructure solutions to some of the world’s biggest technology organisations. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supply Chain & Quality function.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing environment, contributing directly to product quality, supplier capability and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with suppliers, commodity buyers and internal teams to ensure components meet stringent technical, quality and compliance requirements

Key Responsibilities

Lead PPAP activities for the introduction of new parts
Resolve supplier quality issues and implement suitable controls
Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
Support supplier development through UK-based site visits
Assist in identifying and approving new suppliers
Carry out on-site and remote supplier audits
Build a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes
Manage nonconformance investigations and rejection processes
Ensure material compliance and review detailed material content data
Review and submit supplier Full Material Disclosure (FMD) information
Investigate customer complaints relating to purchased components
Provide clear feedback and implement corrective measures

Essential Skills & Experience

Background in quality management or quality assurance
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills (e.g., 8D methodology)
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Knowledge of SPC, control plans, and dimensional measurement techniques
High attention to detail with excellent data accuracy
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Confident communicator with suppliers and customers
Understanding of cosmetic quality standards

Desirable Skills

Qualifications in Quality or Engineering
Auditor or Lead Auditor experience
Knowledge of Process FMEA
Experience with SAP
Understanding of material content analysis
Experience conducting supplier audits

Benefits Package

£38,000 – £50,000

Companywide bonus (linked to attendance, productivity, and quality)
33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
Life insurance (3× annual salary)
5% matched pension
Medical / Health access
Employee discounts platform

Join a forward-thinking company that truly values its team members and invests in your growth. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact in a dynamic environment, don’t miss out-apply now!

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by applying to our Managing Consultant for this vacancy- Ashley Reynolds

If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.