EA Technology is a well-established, positive culture-based company with innovation and creativity at our core. We are a forward thinking business and we live by our values: Collaboration, Creativity, Integrity and Impact. This ensures employee wellbeing is always at the forefront and our amazing people have the autonomy to do their best work.

We encourage and cultivate individual creativeness, understanding that every person at EA Technology is critical to achieving our company goals. This spirit impacts our internal culture and the positive way we interact which is why so many of our employees stay with us long term.

Due to significant growth and expansion, we have a vacancy for a Supplier Quality Assurance Officer to join our fantastic team so, if you’re already experienced in the Quality Assurance, Supplier Management and/or Manufacturing arenas, we’d love to hear from you!

**this is a hybrid role that requires you to be onsite at Capenhurst, near Chester (CH1 6ES) 3 days per week**

About the role:
• Conduct regular visits to suppliers to ensure products are being manufactured as per established quality procedures and specifications
• Work with suppliers and the Development Team to identify areas for continuous improvement in manufacturing and product quality
• Lead and organise comprehensive supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing processes, quality systems and compliance with industry standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for addressing material-related queries from both suppliers and internal teams
• Co-ordinate the RMA process, ensuring defective or non-conforming products are identified and returned in compliance with company policies
• Monitor and action any production errors, ensuring timely root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Work cross-functionally with production, engineering and other relevant teams to address and resolve quality concerns
• Travel to supplier sites may include occasional overnight stays

What we’ll need from you:
• HNC in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or related field (or equivalent working experience)
• Proven experience in quality assurance, supplier management or manufacturing, with a strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes
• Experience leading supplier audits and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with suppliers, teams and management
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead investigations and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with industry quality standards including ISO 9001
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Full UK driving license


What we can offer you:
At EA Technology, we believe in growing with our people. In addition to a great working environment, we offer you:
• Up to £34,000 + annual bonus based on business & individual performance
• Career development opportunities: We offer genuine pathways for growth within our company.
• Work-life balance: With flexible working options, we support our employees in balancing their professional and personal lives.
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days.
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent).
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents).
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent).
• A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other every day!