Supplier Quality Engineer

Husqvarna Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to bridge the gap between production and suppliers. In this role, you will ensure effective management of quality issues, drive improvements in non-conformance handling, and engage with cross-functional teams. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. Additionally, knowledge of quality tools like FMEA and Root Cause Analysis is crucial, alongside a problem-solving attitude. Apply by January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with EMS suppliers desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or certification (e.g., Green Belt / Black Belt) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the interface between the factory and supplier for quality issues.
• Drive improvements in handling non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate with SQA Engineers for root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality Engineering experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

Job description

Role Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) serves as the primary liaison between Husqvarna’s manufacturing operations and its supply base, ensuring that supplier-related quality issues are effectively managed and resolved. This role is essential in maintaining production continuity, improving supplier performance, and driving long-term quality improvements across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• To be the initial interface between the factory and supplier regarding quality deviations.
• To involve all necessary Husqvarna functions needed to solve supplier related quality problems (Production, R&D, SQA).
• Drive improvements to internal processes in relation to handling of non-conforming material and Supplier Quality processes.

Key Tasks

• Provide feedback to suppliers on quality deviations found within the factory processes (Goods-in, assembly, lab etc).
• Send IQN (Initial Quality Notification) to suppliers.
• Initiate and drive closure of supplier 8D’s in collaboration with SQA Engineers.
• Validation of supplier root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions in collaboration with SQA Engineers.
• 8D progress reporting.
• Support PCBA analysis in the Quality Lab.
• Responsibility for disposition of suspect material from suppliers.
• Regular data collection and KPI reporting.
• Review and disposition deviation approval requests (DAR).
• Support and collaborate with Global SQA team.
• Visit suppliers, where required in conjunction with SQA.
• Involvement in New Product Introduction process through the development and industrialization stages by supporting Engineering and Manufacturing pilot builds (trial builds).

Additional Skills/Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with EMS suppliers desirable.
• Experience in the automotive sector desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or certification (e.g., Green Belt / Black Belt) desirable.
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and data-driven approach.
• The ‘right’ candidate should be closely aligned with our cultural values of being BOLD, being DEDICATED & showing that they CARE.

Last date to apply

05 January 2026