Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Location: Woking, Surrey (100% Site Based)

Salary: £33.00 - £36.00 per hour (Inside IR35)

Job Type: Contract

Our client is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, driving supplier performance, containment activities and quality improvements across a complex, low-volume manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on quality professional with strong leadership experience within the automotive sector.

Position Overview

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers.


• Manage supplier containment, controlled shipping (CSL1/CSL2) and supplier recovery activities.


• Act as the escalation point for critical supplier quality issues.


• Ensure robust containment plans are implemented to protect production.


• Drive supplier corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys and structured problem solving techniques.


• Monitor supplier KPIs including PPM, quality escapes and corrective action performance.


• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing and Programme teams to minimise disruption.


• Provide regular reporting on supplier performance and recovery plans.


• Support supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• 7+ years' experience within Supplier Quality, Supplier Development or Supplier Quality Assurance.


• Previous experience managing or leading Supplier Quality teams.


• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, 8D and Root Cause Analysis.


• Experience managing supplier containment and recovery activities including CSL1 & CSL2.


• Background within Automotive, Motorsport, OEM, Tier 1 or advanced manufacturing.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Remuneration

• Salary: £33.00 - £36.00 per hour (Inside IR35)


• Long-term contract opportunity


• 100% site-based in Woking


• Immediate start available