Trainee Supplier Quality Engineer

Trainee Supplier Quality Engineer

We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven Trainee Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, apprentice, or early-career professional looking to develop a long-term career in supplier quality within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring and improvement of supplier quality performance (e.g. PPM, defect trends, corrective actions).
• Assist with supplier onboarding, approval, and ongoing assessment activities.
• Help investigate supplier quality issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with supplier audits (remote and onsite) and follow-up actions.
• Review supplier quality documentation such as inspection reports, certificates, and PPAP submissions.
• Maintain accurate supplier quality records in line with company procedures and quality management systems.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve incoming quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 07.00 – 16.00

Friday: 07.00 – 12.00

Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Pension Contribution

Life Insurance

Eye Care Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

Wellbeing Incentives

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Online GP Service

Employee Assistance Package

Christmas Gifts