Supplier Quality Engineer (Procurement)

A fast-growing, highly regulated technology-driven organization operating in the healthcare and life sciences sector. As the organization scales and advances toward critical regulatory and commercial milestones, it is seeking an experienced quality professional to strengthen and manage its supplier quality and compliance activities.

• Supplier Quality Management: Own and manage the supplier quality program, including onboarding, evaluation, performance monitoring, and ongoing compliance.
• Supplier Auditing: Plan and conduct supplier audits (remote and on-site), including international travel where required. Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), manage CAPAs, and ensure timely and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support supplier selection, design-for-manufacture activities, and process improvements.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks through audits, validation activities, and continuous monitoring.
• Design & Manufacturing Support: Contribute quality engineering input throughout product development, including design reviews, tolerances, specifications, and manufacturability assessments.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support: Ensure supplier processes comply with applicable regulatory and quality standards and support internal and external audits and inspections.
• Track quality metrics and supplier performance trends, providing clear and actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Where necessary, work temporarily at supplier facilities to oversee quality activities and resolve critical issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Supplier Quality Experience: Proven experience managing supplier quality within a highly regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, healthcare, aerospace, defence).
• Strong background in external supplier auditing and quality agreement management.
• Quality Systems Knowledge: Solid understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, CAPA management, and non-conformance handling.
• Process & Manufacturing Insight: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, validation, and supplier capability assessments.
• Flexibility & Travel: Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and internationally.
• Desirable Skills: Lead Auditor certification, Six Sigma qualification, and experience with regulated manufacturing environments.

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