Supplier Quality Engineer

An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful start-ups in scientific instrumentation and analytics from the last few years. This company have gone from strength to strength in developing and commercialising their Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) and Lentiviral vectors (LVV) analytical equipment.

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

They are seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure materials, components, and services from their suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Consumables and Supply Chain, you will play a key role in supplier selection, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement.

About the role:

• Support supplier selection, evaluation, and onboarding
• Conduct supplier audits (UK and international) and drive development activities
• Monitor supplier performance, including QBRs and quality agreements
• Define and align Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, especially during NPI
• Lead root cause analysis and manage supplier CAPA processes
• Drive continuous improvement and prevent recurring quality issues
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing (optics or regulated industries preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (ISO 13485 desirable)
• Skilled in problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
• Experience with audits and vendor quality performance measures
• Willingness to travel (UK and international). xwzovoh Travel around 25-30%
• Full driving licence

Desirable:

• Six Sigma or CQE certification
• Experience in medical, pharma, or aerospace sectors

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme