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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality Development Engineer (remote based) to join this industry leading photonics engineering and manufacturing business.

As the Supplier Quality Development Engineer, you will manage supplier quality processes for both the UK and European supply chain. You will be responsible for troubleshooting quality issues, performing audits, onboarding suppliers and implementing supplier performance and risk management programs.

This a remote / home based role travelling across the South West of the UK visiting customer sites. The successful applicant will need to able to travel to site occasionally at either Torquay, Plymouth or Ilminster.

Key skills and experience for Supplier Quality Development Engineer:

Previous experience within a supplier / customer facing quality role
Significant experience within a manufacturing environment ideally electronics, aerospace, automotive etc.
Developed and implemented supplier quality processes, reviews and audits
Lead auditor experience in a nationally recognised standard i.e. AS9100
Excellent customer facing and communication skills
Full clean driving licence

This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development.

To apply for Supplier Quality Development Engineer, remote based, please send your CV and covering letter to (url removed), or for more information contact Sophie Khuttan on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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