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Supplier Quality Engineer

On-site in Cambridge·Added 6 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Cambridge Aerospace

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Cambridge
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Skills

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance, or Supplier Development role within aerospace, automotive, or similar engineering/manufacturing sectors
Experience operating in organisations managed under regulatory standards including ISO 9001, AS/EN 9100, and EASA Part 21
Strong engineering fundamentals, with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and standards
Proven experience in supplier quality assurance and continuous improvement within an OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment
In‑depth knowledge of quality auditing processes and applicable regulatory standards
Experience using core quality tools and methods, including APQP, PPAP, SPC, and FMEA
Proven experience leading root‑cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions with suppliers
Experience working with manufacturing and ERP systems, including routings, BOMs, concessions, and change requests
Ability to produce clear, high‑quality documentation and communicate effectively at all levels
Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Experience across multiple supplier commodity groups, such as composite structures, metallic and machined parts, or power systems
Project or risk management experience
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Experience working across multi‑site or global manufacturing organisations
Certified Lead Auditor (ISO standards)
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. CQI)

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in a relevant engineering or quality discipline
Ability to travel within the UK and internationally

Pay & benefits

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and stock options
Private Medical & Dental
Cycle to work scheme
Lunchtime catering on site

The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.

We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.

We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission.

If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Quality team at a critical stage in the company's growth. This role is responsible for supporting the approval, development, and ongoing management of the supplier base, providing assurance of supplier management systems, processes, and product quality.

This position is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, compliant products to our customers and in shaping a robust, scalable supply chain for Cambridge Aerospace. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and bring hands‑on experience onboarding new suppliers and improving supplier performance in regulated manufacturing environments.

You will work closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined, understood, and met by suppliers.