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Quality Engineer in Reading

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Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer\n\nLocation: Reading Office/Hybrid with travel to sites\n Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday\n\nOur client is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join their busy QESH team. Reporting to the Quality Engineer Team Lead and working closely with the Quality Manager, the successful candidate will support the effective management of supplier and product quality across our client's product range. The role will contribute to minimising quality issues and driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain and wider business.\n\nThis position requires regular on-site presence and travel within the supply chain.\n\nYour role as Supplier Quality Engineer\n\nQuality Management & Continuous Improvement\n\nSupport the Quality Manager with the day-to-day management of supply chain and product quality\nCoordinate the logging, investigation, and closure of Non-Conformance Reports, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented\nSupport Corrective Action Requests and Root Cause Analysis activities\nCoordinate the communication of technical files and specifications to internal stakeholders and suppliers\nPromote QESH principles and a strong customer focus across the organisation\nTrack and follow quality actions through to full closure\nSupport rework activities on site where non-conformances are identified in delivered products \n\nAudits & Reporting\n\nConduct internal and supplier audits across the business and supply chain\nPrepare comprehensive reports following supplier visits and audits\nEnsure audits are completed within agreed timescales and closed out in line with corrective action plansQuality Performance\n\nMonitor and verify supplier quality KPIs, including:\n\nTimely completion and close-out of audits\nCompletion of assigned tasks in line with agreed deadlines\nEffective and timely resolution of non-conformance reports \n\nCandidate Requirements\n\nPrevious experience in a Quality role within manufacturing, engineering, or construction environments\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 (awareness of BS EN 1090, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 advantageous)\nExperience working within an external supply chain environment\nMechanical engineering and assembly experience desirable\nKnowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation within manufacturing environments advantageous\nWillingness to travel extensively as required\nFull UK Driving Licence essential\nCSCS (SMSTS or SSSTS )\nEngineering qualification (graduate level desirable but not essential)\nISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification (Lead Auditor advantageous)\nHealth & Safety qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH desirable)\nFormal Risk Assessment training advantageous\nProficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)\nCompetent in interpreting technical and engineering drawings\nComfortable working in KPI-driven, performance-focused teams \n\nOn Offer\n\nA professional, quality-focused working environment\nOpportunity to influence supplier performance and product quality\nExposure to varied sites and supply chain partners\nHybrid working model\nCompetitive benefits package including 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

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Quality Engineer in Reading

Reading, UK
Full time

Published on 03/26/2026

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