Global Supplier Quality Engineer | Travel 25% | Impact

The Automation Partnership (Cambridge); Royston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Group Personal Pension Plan

Free parking on site

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Royston, Hertfordshire, with regular travel to Havant and suppliers. You will lead supplier quality activities, assess compliance, and support new product introductions to ensure readiness and reliability.

The role requires a degree in a related field and experience in supplier quality, QA or manufacturing quality, including audits and root-cause investigations. A driving licence is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry or related field.
• Proven experience in supplier quality, QA or manufacturing quality.
• Experience with audits, deviation management, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Holding a driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site supplier assessments and due diligence to identify compliance gaps.
• Execute release and validation activities for supplier changes.
• Investigate supplier deviations and verify corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and escalate trends to improve reliability.
• Support product introductions through qualification, validation and first article activities.
• Coordinate supplier quality topics with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing Quality

Audits

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field

Job description

Sartorius is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Royston, Hertfordshire, with regular travel to Havant and suppliers. You will lead supplier quality activities, assess compliance, and support new product introductions to ensure readiness and reliability.

The role requires a degree in a related field and experience in supplier quality, QA or manufacturing quality, including audits and root-cause investigations. A driving licence is needed.