Supplier Quality Engineer New Oxford

We are seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure materials, components, and services from our 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.

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.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a 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.
• Six Sigma or CQE certification.
• Experience in medical, pharma, or aerospace sectors.

Additional Requirements

• Right to work in the relevant country.
• Willingness to travel (UK and international). Travel around %.
• Full driving licence.

Location

This position is based on site, minimum 3 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary starting from £41,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus 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.
• Family friendly benefits: YellowNest Nursery Scheme, maternity, adoption and shared parental leave up to 17 weeks fully paid, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, and emergency childcare allowance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and frequent training sessions on hard and soft skills.
• Hybrid working where allowed, flexible start and finish times, subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees, and a vibrant social calendar.

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