Supplier Quality Engineer

• Audit supplier production lines and quality systems, and track corrective actions to closure
• Own quality through new product introduction, including first article inspection, pilot builds and ramp to mass production
• Work with R&D on manufacturing standards, certifications and acceptance criteria
• Run incoming and outgoing quality control with clear acceptance criteria for each supplier
• Lead root cause analysis on defects using 8D reports and FMEA, and push suppliers to permanent fixes
• Track supplier quality performance, including defect rate and yield
• Act as the real-time link between Chinese factories and UK teams on quality

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline from a top-tier university
• Supplier quality, manufacturing quality or related experience in hardware, electronics or manufactured physical products
• Hands-on factory audit experience across multiple external manufacturers
• Working knowledge of 8D, FMEA and SPC
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical components, specifically PCBAs, power electronics or battery packs/systems
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications and identify supplier issues
• Ability to enforce stringent quality standards and consistently deliver under compressed timelines
• Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin
• Willingness to travel regularly to supplier sites
• Organised and resilient, comfortable owning the day-to-day of supplier quality

• Competitive salary and eligibility for equity
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Private health insurance
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees
• Benefits vary by location