Role & seniority
- Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – contract, mid-level/independent contributor
- Duration: 6 months rolling
Stack/tools (methods & systems)
- Quality methods: 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys
- Risk/quality: FMEA
- Quality frameworks/systems: ISO 9001 (incl. ISO 9001:2015), Supplier Quality Management (SQM)
- Technical: inspection methodologies, drawings interpretation incl. GD&T
Top 3 responsibilities
- Manage supplier non-conformances: address, contain, process, and drive corrective actions (incl. CP/containment via SQE workflows)
- Lead root-cause and problem solving using 8D/RCA/5 Whys to prevent recurrence
- Monitor supplier quality performance, identify trends from data, and implement continuous improvement/risk mitigation programs
Must-have skills
- Engineering/manufacturing/R&D background (time served or degree)
- End-to-end handling of unexpected supplier quality issues
- Inspection/capability knowledge
- Proficiency in quality methods (5 Whys, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management
- Supplier quality/control experience with ISO 9001, SQM, and quality routines
- Drawing interpretation including GD&T
- Understanding/application of ISO 9001:2015
Nice-to-haves
- Aerospace experience
- Gas turbine blade/vane domain knowledge (machining, casting, and/or surface coating technology)
Location & work type
- Location: Lincoln – hybrid

Full Description

Role: SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Contract duration: 6 months rolling

Location: Lincoln - hybrid Hours per Day- 8 hrs and Hours per Week- 40

Contract: Inside IR35 - Umbrella rate: £45-£47 p/h; OR PAYE rate: £35 p/h

Our Client is an Energy technology company are seeking to recruit SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER at Lincoln location. The role is for a contract position of 6 months Inside IR35. Our client has 150-year legacy of innovation and will focus on energy transformation, new technologies, decarbonization and Innovative leading-edge technology.

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for blades and vanes (BV) supporting our Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business, you will be part of a growing team in a position that entails a large responsibility!

Your day will be filled with interesting supplier interactions such as; addressing, processing and containing non-conformances, utilising your quality experience with tools such as 8D, RCA’s and 5 why’s, analysing data for trends and driving continuous improvement.

You'll collaborate internally with experienced cross-functional teams to uphold client Energy quality standards, while fostering strong relationships with our valued suppliers.

How You’ll Make an Impact As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be involved in Supplier Involvement and Collaboration: Engage with suppliers to help resolve process related issues, including non-conformance management and containment.

You will Oversee supplier quality performance, including corrective and preventive actions, initiate quality improvement programs/initiatives and risk mitigation measures.

What You Bring Supplier Quality Engineer will have solid background in Engineering, R&D, or manufacturing is required (time served or degree qualified) and dealing with unexpected supplier quality issues from beginning to end. Knowledge of inspection methodologies and capability. Aerospace or similar industry experience. Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Knowledge in gas turbine blade/vane machining, casting and/or surface coating technology would be highly desirable. Proficiency in quality methods (5 why, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management, with a focus on product functionality, delivery/cost, and resource constraints. Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and Quality Control routines.

Understanding and application of ISO9001: 2015

Interested in a fantastic career opportunity with a great pay rate? Apply now to set up an informal conversation with a member of our Recruitment team and find out more information!