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Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.\nAs a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.\nIn this role, The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) plays a vital role in supporting and developing Armstrong’s supply chain to achieve world-class performance. Responsible for auditing, verifying, and qualifying new and existing suppliers, the SQE ensures compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards, while driving continuous improvement across supplier operations.\nKey Accountabilities\nSupplier Qualification and Auditing\nLead and execute supplier audits (initial, process, and surveillance) to verify compliance with Armstrong’s quality, safety, and delivery requirements.\nConduct detailed assessments based on ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).\nQualify and onboard new suppliers through structured screening and capability assessments.\nMonitor supplier approvals, certifications, and performance against contractual and regulatory obligations.\nSupplier Development and Performance Management\nIdentify opportunities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and process capability.\nDrive and support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (8D), and performance recovery plans.\nCollaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Production teams to align supplier capabilities with Armstrong’s product and manufacturing needs.\nMaintain and communicate supplier quality metrics, scorecards, and risk profiles.\nTechnical Quality Support\nReview supplier documentation including weld procedures, inspection reports, material certificates, and quality plans.\nSupport the introduction and validation of new or modified components or subassemblies from suppliers.\nParticipate in PPAP, FAIR, or equivalent product validation and approval processes.\nEnsure compliance with pressure vessel and safety regulations relevant to supplied components.\nContinuous Improvement\nPromote best practices in lean manufacturing, process control, defect reduction, and first-time-right culture among suppliers.\nContribute to cross-functional quality and improvement projects related to cost reduction, risk mitigation, or product launch readiness.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nTo thrive in this role, you should bring:\nBachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Quality Engineering or Management, or a related field.\nSignificant experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer within a manufacturing, HVAC, or engineered products environment.\nStrong auditing skills with demonstrable knowledge of: ISO 9001, ISO 3834 (welding quality requirements), Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)\nTechnical knowledge of fabrication, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and related quality inspection techniques.\nFull UK Drivers Licence\nStrong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.\nWillingness to travel to supplier sites in the UK and occasionally in Europe - approximately 60% travel requirement.\nFormal qualifications in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing Technology.\nCertified Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (e.g. IRCA certified).\nKnowledge of materials (e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, copper) and their processing in industrial products.\nExperience using APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, or other structured quality tools.\nWhy Armstrong Fluid Technology?\nBy joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology. 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