Supplier Quality Engineer - Raynham

Supplier Quality Engineer – Raynham We are seeking an experienced and proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that products delivered by suppliers consistently meet manufacturing specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, you will drive supplier quality improvement initiatives, investigate non-conformances, support new product introductions, and ensure robust quality management processes are maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex manufacturing and supplier challenges. What you’ll do Partner with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that focus on defect prevention, waste reduction, variation control, and continuous improvement.

Lead supplier quality development activities to improve performance and capability. Collect and review root cause analyses, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented to minimise production disruptions. Manage supplier non-conformances and quality records through the Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).

Provide technical support to suppliers and manage customer-specific quality requirements. Ensure supplied products consistently meet quality standards while supporting cost reduction and customer satisfaction objectives. Introduce and drive supplier improvement initiatives. Support new product introductions, ensuring quality robustness and supplier readiness.

Work on complex projects and quality improvement programmes with a significant business impact. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery requirements. Conduct regular supplier quality review meetings and provide reports to senior management. Develop, maintain, and report on supplier rating and performance management systems.

Perform supplier audits and assessments to ensure ongoing compliance with business and regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ISO 13485, GMP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 standards. Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, ensuring timelines and process requirements are achieved in line with company procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong quality engineering background and experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment. Degree in Engineering, Science, or an equivalent technical discipline. Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering position within a mechanical engineering or manufacturing environment.

Experience in supplier quality management and supplier development. Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Experience managing non-conformances, CAPAs, and supplier corrective actions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Full UK driving licence. Ability to conduct supplier audits and build effective working relationships with suppliers.

Desirable Experience within the Medical Device industry. Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations. Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI). Medical device technology and software experience. Lead Auditor qualification or supplier auditing experience.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work within an innovative and highly regulated manufacturing environment. Exposure to global suppliers and cross-functional teams. Career development and progression opportunities. The base pay range for this position is $87,000-102,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

A collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employee referral program where you can earn incentives for each successful hire you recommend If you are a quality-driven professional with a passion for supplier excellence and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer .

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