Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Are you ready to take charge of supplier quality and drive excellence at a leading British automotive manufacturer?

G&P are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to support a leading UK automotive OEM facility in Surrey. This contract role sits at the heart of supplier performance management, supporting new product introductions while ensuring production flow and zero-defect delivery across a high-performance supply chain.

• Inside IR35
• Initial 3-6 month contract, with a strong potential for ongoing extension

The Supplier Quality Engineer will take ownership of supplier quality performance, driving containment, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across the supply base. You will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and third-party inspection teams to proactively manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure robust quality controls are in place.

• CSL inspection plans with entry/exit criteria
• Quality reports and trend analysis
• Chargeback documentation and supplier accountability tracking
• Full documentation of daily inspection activities

• Manage supplier quality concerns, monitor performance (PPM, NCRs), and implement CSL1/CSL2 controls to maintain production flow
• Develop and implement containment, inspection plans, and corrective actions based on root cause analysis
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone techniques
• Oversee third-party inspections, sorting activities, and manage supplier chargebacks
• Escalate supplier risks, support mitigation plans, and produce regular quality reports on trends and CSL status
• Proven experience in a supplier-facing quality role or similar within Automotive or Aerospace.
• Proficient in quality tools
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and use metrology tools
• Strong data analysis skills using Histograms, Trend Charts, PPM, and Defect Rates
• Familiarity with ERP, QMS, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing
• IATF 16949 Certification

If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please apply today for a confidential conversation.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients' drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.