Supplier Quality Engineer

Thermofisher Scientific; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III in the United Kingdom to drive supplier quality and reliability across the supply chain. You will lead quality improvement programs, perform data-driven analyses, and work closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver measurable results.

You will manage audits, CAPA activities, and risk mitigations, while supporting new product introductions and material qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of supplier quality management experience in regulated industries.
• Experience with audits, CAPA, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Proficiency with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, 21 CFR Part 820, and MDSAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier lifecycle activities, including supplier assessments and audits.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Operations and cross-functional teams to resolve supplier quality issues and implement CAPA.
• Maintain supplier quality metrics and review data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support supplier risk assessments and track actions to address identified risks.
• Investigate supplier-related nonconformances and contribute to root cause analysis, containment, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain quality agreements and support supplier compliance with applicable quality requirements, industry standards, and regulations.
• Monitor supplier performance and support quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to new product introduction and material qualification activities, as well as ongoing support for existing materials and products.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Project management

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in relevant field

Tools

SAP

TrackWise

Job description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer III, you'll ensure the quality and reliability of our supply chain while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working closely with key suppliers, you'll maintain and guide quality improvement programs that deliver measurable results. Using data analysis, quality tools, project management, and professional skills, you'll support initiatives to enhance supplier performance and product quality.,

• Manage supplier lifecycle activities, including supplier assessments, quality audits, and follow-up on audit findings.
• Partner with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier quality metrics and review performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support supplier risk assessments and track actions to address identified risks.
• Investigate supplier-related nonconformances and contribute to root cause analysis, containment, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain quality agreements and support supplier compliance with applicable quality requirements, industry standards, and regulations.
• Monitor supplier performance and support quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to new product introduction and material qualification activities, as well as ongoing support for existing materials and products.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers and collaborate with colleagues across a global network to support quality excellence.
  Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience or advanced degree plus 3 years of experience in supplier quality management within regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar)
• Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• Quality Lead Auditor certification preferred
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or Quality Engineer (CQE) desired
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification advantageous
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP)
• Proven expertise in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, SPC)
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management software
• Experience with supplier audit programs and CAPA management
• Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems (SAP, TrackWise)
• Ability to travel up to 30-50% for supplier audits and quality management activities
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience working with commodities ranging from machined parts, electrical components, plastics, resin, chemicals.
  As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.