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Job Description

Sumitomo Drive Technologies Quality Assurance Full-time Welshpool SY21, UK Posted on Sep 16, 2026 Apply now Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our division “Drive Technologies” (DT) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives. Invertek Drives - headquartered in Welshpool, UK - is a fast growing global company dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of energy saving variable frequency drive technology. We are committed to acting responsibly in the world in which we operate. Our drive for a cooler planet began nearly 25 years ago with a range of variable frequency drives that reduce energy used by electric motors in applications around the world. We continue to dedicate our energies to reducing carbon emissions. From electric vehicles to sustainable infrastructure and processes, we are taking steps towards a greener future. PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer Description Manage all quality-related matters concerning PCB and PCBA suppliers Investigate supplier quality issues, identify root causes and drive effective corrective actions Review and manage supplier 8D reports and corrective action responses Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement activities Support the introduction, assessment and qualification of new PCB and PCBA suppliers Conduct or support supplier quality audits The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience in a quality, supplier quality or engineering role Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication skills and the confidence to work directly with suppliers and internal departments Good organisational skills with close attention to detail Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel Experience within PCB, PCBA or electronics manufacturing would be beneficial but is not essential Experience of supplier auditing and quality management systems would be beneficial Experience with structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Why or root cause analysis would be beneficial HNC or above in an engineering, electronics or technology discipline would be beneficial Brand Invertek Drives Company Invertek Drives Ltd Apply now See more open positions at Sumitomo Drive Technologies

Core Responsibilities

The PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer will manage quality-related matters for PCB and PCBA suppliers, including investigating issues and driving corrective actions. They are also responsible for monitoring supplier performance, conducting audits, and supporting the qualification of new suppliers.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have experience in a quality or engineering role with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. An HNC or above in an engineering, electronics, or technology discipline is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.