Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Hybrid - Remote (Darlington area preferred)

Salary - Up to £30 per hour DOE

Contract until 31st December 2026

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a high‑performing Supplier Quality team supporting European programmes. This is a predominantly remote role with occasional visits to the Darlington site and supplier locations across the UK and mainland Europe.

Why join our client?

* Competitive hourly rates

* Flexible, primarily remote working

* Exposure to international supply chains

* Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact programmes

* Potential contract extension beyond December 2026

Key Responsibilities

* Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

* Support supplier selection and cross-functional decisions

* Ensure manufacturing processes meet engineering and customer standards

* Apply APQP, PPAP and quality tools to achieve zero-defect outcomes

* Conduct supplier audits and drive continuous improvement

* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes

* Support supplier performance improvement initiatives

Specific Responsibilities

* Support European programme activities and Global 7 processes

* Monitor CQMS reports and manage source releases

* Lead resolution of build quality issues onsite when required

* Deliver APQP project support and supplier reviews

* Maintain and report APQP metrics

* Lead FIRG activities and quality investigations

* Manage medium-ZDM components with SQE teams

Requirements

* Proven Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering experience

* Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Lean or Six Sigma

* Experience working with external suppliers and cross-functional teams

* Ability to travel within the UK and Europe

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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