Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Group Supplier Quality EngineerLocation: Scarborough, England Our Vision & Why It MattersAt Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission, whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.What You'll DoAs Group Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll lead supplier concern investigations, manage supplier meetings, and validate supplier parts to ensure quality standards are met. You'll qualify new suppliers, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base. You'll be a key player in crisis management, supporting in-service and in-factory quality incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.You'll also support reliability investigations, prepare performance data for supplier reviews, and lead RCCA and 8D activities. Your role will be instrumental in improving supplier process capability and ensuring consistent quality across all supplied components.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for a quality-focused engineer with experience in QA auditing within an automotive environment. You'll have a strong understanding of ISO9001, IATF 16949, and supplier quality tools such as SPC, RCCA, PPAP, 8D, 5S, and FMEA. You'll bring excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to write clear and concise reports.Bonus if you have:HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Quality EngineeringCQI certificationsExperience with APQP and QlikSense reporting toolsWhat We OfferBecause we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:Impact: Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolveDevelopment & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skillsCulture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairlyPerks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefitsOur Values - What Guides UsThese are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priorityQuality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we doIntegrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaceAccountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliabilityTeamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefitsSustainability: We seek long-term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operationsHow To ApplyIf you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we'd love to hear from you.Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us a call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com