Supplier Quality Engineer, Oxford

An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful start-ups in scientific instrumentation and analytics from the last few years. This company have gone from strength to strength in developing and commercialising their Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) and Lentiviral vectors (LVV) analytical equipment.

They are seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure materials, components, and services from their suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Consumables and Supply Chain, you will play a key role in supplier selection, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement.

About the role:

• Support supplier selection, evaluation, and onboarding
• Conduct supplier audits (UK and international) and drive development activities
• Monitor supplier performance, including QBRs and quality agreements
• Define and align Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, especially during NPI
• Lead root cause analysis and manage supplier CAPA processes
• Drive continuous improvement and prevent recurring quality issues
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing (optics or regulated industries preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (ISO 13485 desirable)
• Skilled in problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
• Experience with audits and vendor quality performance measures
• Willingness to travel (UK and international). Travel around 25-30%
• Full driving licence

Desirable:

• Six Sigma or CQE certification
• Experience in medical, pharma, or aerospace sectors

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme