Supplier Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in the life sciences sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Falmouth-based quality team. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing supplier performance, and fostering continuous improvement in the supply chain. Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers with a keen attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + Bonus

Pension: Aegon - 8% employer / 4% employee contribution

BUPA Health Insurance

Life Assurance - 4x annual salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee stock option purchase plan

Sick pay - up to 12 weeks at 100% salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a quality role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with supplier management and audits.
• Independent, proactive mindset with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and lead supplier audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Manage supplier-related non-conformance issues and conduct root cause investigations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

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A leading innovator in the life sciences sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their quality team based on-site in Falmouth, Cornwall. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a globally recognised company that is driving forward cutting-edge solutions in regulated manufacturing, particularly in the medical devices field.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated problem-solver with strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid foundation in supplier management and compliance. You'll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and regulatory compliance of raw materials and components sourced from external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor supplier performance and lead supplier audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Establish and maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Manage supplier-related non-conformance issues and root cause investigations.
• Chair the Non-Conforming Material Review Board and oversee disposition of non-conforming product.
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to maintain compliance with medical device regulations.

What You'll Bring:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar quality role within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices preferred).
• Proven experience with supplier management and audits.
• Independent, proactive mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and sound computer literacy.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive base salary + Bonus
• Pension: Aegon - 8% employer / 4% employee contribution (rising to 10% / 5% after 5 years)
• BUPA Health Insurance
• Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee stock option purchase plan
• Sick pay - up to 12 weeks at 100% salary in a rolling 12-month period
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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