Supplier Quality Auditor / Supplier Quality Engineer (AS9100)In IR35 Up to £40 £45/Per Hour (Umbrella available)37 hours; FT (Hybrid work)Were looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Auditor (AS9100) to support and assure a diverse mechanical and electro-mechanical supplier network within a regulated defence/aerospace environment.This role focuses on external supplier audits, compliance assurance, and corrective action, working closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure right-first-time quality.What youll be doingPlanning and conducting AS9100 supplier audits using structured tools and methodologiesAssessing supplier compliance against technical, quality, and regulatory requirementsRaising, tracking, and closing non-conformances and corrective actionsSupporting supplier development and continuous improvement activitiesReviewing inspection evidence and quality data (not a shop-floor inspection role)Producing clear audit reports, root cause analysis, and executive summariesWhat were looking forAS9100 auditor trained or operating at SQA / Lead Auditor level within an AS9100 environmentProven experience auditing mechanical or electro-mechanical suppliersBackground in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineeringStrong working knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and metrology principlesConfident using 8D, RCA, DMAIC and structured problem-solving toolsFamiliarity with SAP QM, Excel reporting, and quality documentation systemsDesirableDefence, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing experienceHNC/HND or equivalent experience in engineering or manufacturingWhat happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.JBRP1_UKTJ