Quality Supply Engineer

Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our established quality team. Raytec has a large supplier network, most of which are based in the North East of England.

Location

The role is based at our Head Office in Ashington, Northumberland.

Reporting to

This role reports to the Head of Quality.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position working 08:30 - 17:00 Monday-Thursday, 08:30 - 14:30 Friday. There is some travel involved, so additional hours may be required.

Purpose of the Job

• To ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of externally sourced components and materials.
• The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a key role in managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement to meet industry standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Purchasing and Sales teams to research, source, and assess the best vendors for necessary materials.
• Visit vendor facilities to review, assess, and audit their procedures according to ISO 9001:2015 and Raytec’s standards.
• Conduct regular quality audits to ensure ongoing compliance of vendors.
• Work with Quality Technicians and Engineers to assess incoming supplies and ensure quality standards are met.
• Conduct tests and assessments on products to identify quality issues.
• Maintain detailed KPIs on supplier quality, including PPM, OTIF, and overall performance.
• Provide technical advice to suppliers to reduce defect rates and improve quality.
• Serve as a liaison between Raytec and its supply chain.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Assurance role.
• Skills in Supply Chain Management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and its application.
• Extensive lead auditing experience.
• Experience with manufacturing, production processes, and engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in data manipulation.
• Excellent statistical analysis and QA skills.
• Confident, assertive, and collaborative at all levels.
• Full driving license and right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of ATEX standards.
• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of luminaires, LEDs, and electronics.

The Company

Founded in 2005, Raytec is a leader in LED lighting for safety and security, with over half a million products in service worldwide. We employ over 80 staff, with offices in Northumberland, UK, and Ottawa, Canada, selling to over 70 countries. Our products are manufactured in-house and used in challenging environments globally. Raytec is committed to being carbon neutral and environmentally responsible.

Raytec Perks

• Attractive bonus scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Stakeholder pension
• Employee club with social events
• 25 days holiday, up to 30 with long service, plus bank holidays
• Early Friday finish
• Free beverages and fruit
• Monthly onsite catering
• Annual family fun day
• Long service rewards
• Cycle to work scheme

Core Values

We value expertise, initiative, and integrity. We aim to be experts, continuously improve, and act honestly and openly. We expect all staff to embody these values.

If interested, please forward your CV.