Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Overview

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will manage supplier quality in Norton’s manufacturing environment, acting as the link between Supplier Quality and Plant Quality to contain and resolve supplier-related quality issues. You will drive accountability through structured problem-solving, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. Your work aims to minimise production disruption, ensure quality standards, and support a culture of ongoing improvement in a growing, world‑class motorcycle brand.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday
• Generous pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life insurance 4x salary
• WeCare employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary operational contact for supplier quality issues affecting manufacturing
• Manage supplier non-conformances from identification to containment, corrective action, verification and closure
• Coordinate containment activities to minimise production disruption and protect product quality
• Lead supplier root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why and Ishikawa
• Monitor and drive supplier corrective actions for timely resolution
• Maintain supplier quality records, documentation and issue tracking systems
• Develop and maintain supplier quality KPI dashboards and performance reporting
• Analyse supplier performance data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities
• Support Supplier Quality Development with operational feedback and escalation
• Collaborate with Plant Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Purchasing for alignment on supplier quality performance
• Participate in production quality reviews, supplier meetings and cross-functional improvement activities
• Support supplier visits, investigations and quality reviews as required
• Ensure supplier quality activities comply with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Norton quality standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the supplier quality process
• Support internal and external quality audits related to supplier performance

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automotive/Quality Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum three years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Experience using AIAG Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA
• Experience in structured problem solving: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Desirable: SAP, Power BI, CQI membership or Six Sigma Green Belt
• Desirable: Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/IATF 16949), experience with ERP systems

• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Detail-oriented
• AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA)
• IATF 16949/ISO 9001 knowledge
• GD&T interpretation

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