Supplier Quality Engineer

Hybrid working with at least 3 days per week onsite in Cheltenham.
Salary up to £50K subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including company bonuses

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

Are you ready to build invaluable expertise in global supply chains by driving supplier quality in new product development? Find out more below!

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support new product development by ensuring product designs and supplier manufacturing processes are capable of consistently meeting quality, cost and delivery requirements.

This is an individual contributor role coordinating supplier quality activity for assigned projects and suppliers. You will apply established quality engineering methods, assess manufacturing capability, support supplier readiness and resolve quality issues. You will work with a good level of independence, escalating complex or high-risk issues when required. The role involves regular collaboration with Design Engineering, Tooling, Commercial, Supply Chain and Project teams, together with direct engagement at supplier manufacturing sites.

This role is well suited to someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows actions through to closure
• Applies practical engineering judgement to solve problems
• Works effectively across functions and with suppliers
• Communicates clearly and looks for practical improvements

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Manufacturing Quality Support DfM and Design for Quality activity so new product designs can be produced consistently by suppliers.
• Supplier Quality Readiness Coordinate supplier quality activity for assigned projects from development through production launch, ensuring plans, evidence and actions are completed.
• Quality Planning & Approval Apply FMEA, control plans, process capability, measurement and validation techniques, supporting PPAP or equivalent production approval where applicable.
• Supplier Assessment & Development Assess supplier processes and controls, support supplier selection, and work with suppliers during tooling, trials and production approval to close capability gaps.
• Problem Solving & Risk Lead or coordinate structured root cause analysis and corrective action for assigned issues, identify emerging risk and escalate significant or complex concerns appropriately.
• Project Quality Delivery Provide clear quality status, relevant measures, evidence, risks and recommendations for project reviews and Decision Point sign-off.
• Continuous Improvement Support improvements to supplier performance, internal quality processes and ways of working, while maintaining clear records and sharing relevant learning. Maintain awareness of relevant technologies, standards and industry best practice.