Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the defence and advanced engineering sectors.With an established reputation for engineering excellence and over 100 years of industry experience, the business designs and manufactures complex engineering solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. As part of its continued growth and commitment to quality, the organisation is looking to appoint a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen its supply chain quality function.This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in assembly-focused manufacturing environments, who is passionate about supplier development, continuous improvement and driving quality standards across the supply chain.Your new role Reporting into the Quality function, you will take responsibility for ensuring the quality and compliance of supplied components, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.You will play a key role throughout the supplier lifecycle, from initial supplier approval and First Article Inspection (FAI) through to ongoing performance management and corrective action.Key responsibilities will include:Managing Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs), ensuring robust root cause analysis, corrective actions and timely closure.Conducting First ..... full job details .....