About this role
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location(s)
Dundee, Angus | Edenbridge, Kent | London, London, City of
Company
Molex
Career Field
Quality
Job Number
196595
Apply now
Share
X
Your Job
Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence, improving quality performance, and working with international manufacturing partners? We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Global Supplier Quality team and play a key role in developing a world-class supply chain focused on continuous improvement and zero defects.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Quality, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to improve supplier performance, strengthen quality systems, and drive operational excellence throughout the supply chain.
This is a highly visible role with significant international exposure, offering the opportunity to lead supplier development initiatives and influence quality performance across a global manufacturing network.
What You Will Do
- Monitor, analyse and improve supplier quality performance using data-driven methodologies.
- Lead supplier improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC principles.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
- Support supplier selection, qualification and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Manage supplier quality documentation including PPAPs, FMEAs, Control Plans and qualification records.
- Support new product introduction activities and supplier readiness for production.
- Partner with global cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices.
- Coach and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve quality and delivery objectives.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Quality or a related technical discipline.
- Significant experience within a manufacturing, engineering or quality environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with experience using structured root cause methodologies.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience within aerospace, defence, space, medical device or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and/or IATF 16949 quality standards.
- Experience with PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ, FMEA, SPC, MSA and process capability studies.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent certification.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or ISO Lead Auditor qualification.
- Experience in supplier development, business analytics or reliability engineering.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
Molex
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving
innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to
data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global
electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge
technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Apply now
Share
X
Similar jobs
Molex
Share
X
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location
Nogales, Sonora
Job Number:
192168
Smiths Interconnect
Share
X
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location
Suzhou, Jiangsu
Job Number:
190300
Molex
Share
X
Supplier Quality Assurance
Location
Sulecin, Lubuskie
Job Number:
195001
Molex
Share
X
Sr. Advance Supplier Quality Engineer
Location
Shijie Town | Dongguan, Guangdong
Job Number:
194114
Smiths Interconnect
Share
X
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location
Tijuana, Baja California Norte
Job Number:
192961 View all