Supplier Quality Engineer

Plexus; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

Purpose Statement:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Livingston, UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth and success of our new facility while developing your career within a global leader in electronics manufacturing.

The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a critical role in driving our Zero Defect Strategy by ensuring the quality and compliance of all incoming raw materials and services from our supply base. This position represents the voice of quality to our customers, external auditors, and internal teams, fostering strong relationships with suppliers to exceed expectations.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Supplier Qualification: Lead supplier qualification processes, including risk assessments, audits, and evaluations, to ensure compliance with our Quality Management System (QMS).

• Part Qualification: Drive robust part qualification activities, including Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP), to ensure product quality and align with customer requirements.

• Supplier Management: Proactively manage supplier performance, including corrective and preventive actions, data analysis, and risk categorization.

• Engineering Expertise: Leverage engineering expertise to assess supplier processes, including design reviews, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC, to minimize risk and drive continuous improvement.

• Strategy & Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of supplier quality strategies and support the professional growth of other Supplier Quality Engineers.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements within the Supplier Quality function through the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs).

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Previous experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949 preferred).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods.

• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC.

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA, CMQOE) preferred.

• Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity.

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment.

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise.

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines.

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives.

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields.

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan.

• Online learning and formal development programs.

• Full-time, permanent employment contract.

• Enhanced pension contributions.

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).

• Paid family leave.

• Private medical insurance.

• Group income protection insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Volunteer time off.

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent).

• Life assurance.

• Occupational health.

• Vision care discounts.

• Discount schemes.

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym.

Application Process:

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.