Corin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure that the quality of the products or services provided by the supplier is consistent with the agreed-upon requirements. This includes establishing quality standards for raw materials, conducting supplier audits, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure compliance. This is a site-based role in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (easily commutable from Swindon, Cheltenham, Stroud) as you will be working cross-functionally across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
The key responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer are to;
* Work in a team environment with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste in order to provide continuous improvements to meet customer requirements.
* Collect root cause analysis and provide corrective feedback to minimise potential for disruption to production due to supply issues.
* Maintain & progress supplier non-conformances/records via Electronic Quality Management System.
* Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support to suppliers.
* Ensure that the products produced meet quality standards required minimising quality costs and maximising customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to.
* Introduce initiatives based on general supplier development/improvement.
* Maintain the robustness of product following new product introductions to ensure continuity and improvement in supplier capability.
* Work on multiple phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of high complexity, with results impacting on project completion.
* Work with suppliers to ensure supplied parts and materials meet safety, quality, cost and delivery requirements.
* Conduct regular Quality Review Meetings with key suppliers and provide report to Senior Management when required.
* Develop, document and maintain a supplier rating system and report to both suppliers and Senior Management.
* Conduct Supplier reviews/ audits to ensure the supplier processes meet our requirements.
* Adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements in line with Corin’s ISO13485 QMS & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) FDA21 CFR Part 820.
* Ensure that process & timeline requirements for Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) are met in accordance with Corin’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and in support of Corin’s Global Objectives for CAPA.
The ideal Supplier Quality Engineer will have;
* Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering within a Mechanical Engineering environment, preferably in the Medical Device sector.
* The ability to read engineering drawings.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Experience of supplier quality development.
* Driving Licence.
Our benefits, what’s in it for you
* A competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
* Pension starts at 6% rising to 9.7% after 18 months if you contribute 4%.
* Excellent pension – starts at 6%, going up to 9.7% after 18 months.
* Life assurance – Six times your basic salary.
* Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family.
* Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations.
* Employee referral program where you can earn up to £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Supply Chain
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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