Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer Location: Warwick, UK Contract: Outside IR35 Duration: 12+ Months Rate: From £35.00 per hour About the Role Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement? We're looking for a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Warwick on a long-term contract. In this role, you'll work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards. You'll lead supplier qualifications, drive root cause investigations, and support the continuous development of our global supply base - with a strong focus on aerospace-level precision and performance. A Snapshot of Your Day Your day will be filled with dynamic interactions - from collaborating with suppliers and auditing manufacturing processes to resolving complex quality challenges. You'll be the bridge between engineering and manufacturing, ensuring every component meets stringent quality and safety requirements. How You'll Make an Impact Lead Product and Process Qualifications (PPQs) at supplier sites Contain, manage, and resolve non-conformance issues for components used in Aero-Derivative Gas Turbine (AGT) assembly and service facilities Drive supplier root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions Audit existing and potential suppliers to assess manufacturing capability and quality systems Develop supplier capability to meet current and future business needs Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the supply chain Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of parts Be regularly onsite with suppliers (up to 50% travel) to support production and quality development What You Bring Required: Technical education/training in Quality, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering Strong understanding of manufacturing processes - both traditional and modern Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO9001) and Supplier Quality Management (SQM) Skilled in drawing interpretation (including GD&T) Proven experience resolving multi-faceted supplier issues and managing PPQs Self-driven and proactive with strong project ownership Hands-on experience working with complex, critical parts (e.g., discs, shafts, assemblies) Knowledge of inspection methodologies and process capability assessment Preferred: Background in Aerospace or similar high-integrity industries (preferred over automotive) Experience applying Quality improvement tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.) Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems Working Arrangements Hybrid role: Minimum 3 days onsite in Warwick Travel up to 50% to supplier sites No legal travel restrictions Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a technically challenging, supplier-facing role within a world-leading energy and engineering environment. You'll have real influence on supplier performance, manufacturing excellence, and long-term quality improvements - all while operating outside IR35 on a stable 12-month+ contract. Interested? Apply now or contact us to discuss the role in more detail.