Supplier Quality Specialist in Sittingbourne

Supplier Quality Specialist

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom | req26395

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Supplier Corrective Actions (SCARs): Initiate, manage, and verify effectiveness of supplier corrective actions in response to quality issues, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Supplier Communication: Serve as the primary quality interface with suppliers to resolve issues, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Incoming Quality Oversight: Support incoming inspection processes by reviewing inspection results, ensuring documentation accuracy, and verifying conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to evaluate the risk of nonconforming parts and ensure appropriate disposition and documentation.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain comprehensive records of supplier performance, inspection results, and corrective actions to support audits and regulatory submissions.
• Compliance & Improvement: Contribute to supplier development initiatives and ensure alignment with applicable standards such as ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and EU MDR.

What Makes You Great

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven background in supplier quality, manufacturing, or quality assurance
• Experience working with Medical Devices, knowledge of medical device regulations including ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 desired
• Ideally trained or experienced in supplier auditing techniques
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, and FMEA
• Demonstrate an understanding of technical information; practical technical ability is an advantage
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems)

Why you will love working with us

NOxBOX Ltd, a subsidiary of leading global industrial gases and engineering company Linde, specialises in inhaled nitric oxide delivery and monitoring instruments for the medical market. NOxBOX manufactures and distributes medical ventilators used primarily in neonatal wards and NICUs to support babies and infants with their breathing, and have also been relied upon during the global Covid-19 pandemic.

What we offer you!

We are a small team that works together to ensure flexibility for our employees and their families. We offer flexible start times and an early finish on Fridays. We have 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Other benefits include competitive salaries, private health insurance, pension plan, life assurance, and more.

Salaray range: £30,000 – £35,000

Have we inspired you?

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates) via our online job market.

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NOxBOX Ltd. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in each of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance