Shape the Future of AIJoin one of the UK's fastest-growing companies and become a Professional Development Expert in Artificial Intelligence.

View Roles

Supplier Quality Engineer

Borstal
5 days ago
Create job alert

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site + travel (UK & International)

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

What the role of the Supplier Quality Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Supplier Quality Engineer will include:

Developing a framework to ensure the continued supply of Quality parts from our international supply chain which will support and deliver the functional objective to continuously improve supply chain quality
Working in conjunction with procurement, Quality and Programme teams to proactively identify and address supply chain quality issues and drive continuous improvement activities
Continually reduce the number of defects during the manufacturing cycle through improved supplied quality
Supporting and executing risk-based annual audit plan, prepare, execute, measure and monitor and ensure timely closure of findings
Improving supplier performance and Quality capability
Overseeing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) proactively within the Supply chain
Following up on any Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) to ensure effectivity of preventative action
International and UK travel is required for this role

What experience you need to be the successful Supplier Quality Engineer:

Essential:

Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing setting
Familiarity with quality certification and regulatory standards, including EN 9100
HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
Effective stakeholder management and collaboration, with the ability to challenge and drive an improvement-based culture
Auditing skillsDesirable:

Aerospace or automotive industry experience

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Aerospace Manufacturing

Supplier Quality Engineer Aerospace Manufacturing

Senior Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer - Propulsion Systems

Lead Quality Engineer - Propulsion Systems

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Career in Space: The UK's Cosmic Revolution

The United Kingdom stands at the forefront of a space revolution that's fundamentally transforming how we communicate globally, navigate precisely, monitor our planet's climate, and explore the cosmos beyond Earth. From the advanced satellite technologies developed by British companies powering global communications networks to the revolutionary space propulsion systems enabling deep space missions, the UK's leadership in space technology, satellite manufacturing, and space services has created an unprecedented demand for skilled space professionals that dramatically exceeds the current talent supply. If you've been seeking a career at the final frontier of human exploration or looking to position yourself in one of the most strategically critical and inspirational sectors of the modern economy, space represents an extraordinary opportunity. The convergence of NewSpace commercialization, satellite mega-constellation deployment, space manufacturing advancement, and interplanetary exploration acceleration has created perfect conditions for space career success.

Automate Your UK Space Jobs Search: Using ChatGPT, RSS & Alerts to Save Hours Each Week

Space jobs are scattered across satellite manufacturers, payload houses, launch startups, space-data scaleups, national labs and UK public sector frameworks—often buried in ATS portals or duplicated across boards. The smart play isn’t more scrolling; it’s automation. With keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds and a reusable ChatGPT workflow, you can bring high-signal roles to you, triage them in minutes, and tailor stronger applications without burning your evenings. This copy-paste playbook is for www.ukspacejobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, practical, and focused on saving you hours every week. What You’ll Have Working In 30 Minutes A role & keyword map covering systems, AOCS/GNC/flight dynamics, RF/TT&C, payloads, avionics/FSW, power/thermal/structures/propulsion, AIT/AIV, ground segment & ops, EO/space data, and mission assurance/QA. Shareable Boolean searches you can paste into Google & job boards to cut noise. Always-on alerts & RSS feeds delivering fresh roles daily. A ChatGPT “Space Job Scout” prompt that deduplicates, scores fit and outputs application actions. A lightweight pipeline tracker so nothing slips through the cracks.

10 Space Industry Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

From satellite systems & launch services to space exploration & downstream applications, the UK’s space sector is scaling fast. Lightcast data shows a +32% YoY rise in UK job ads mentioning “satellite”, “spacecraft”, “payload integration” or “space systems” in Q1 2025. With around 55,550 professionals directly employed (2022/23), demand for specialist skills is high. This guide lists 10 UK-registered recruitment agencies with a clear focus on space-industry hiring. All agencies have verified websites & active space-sector recruitment.