Job Description
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer | Site BasedLocation: Ipswich, Felixstowe, Woodbridge AreaSalary: £40,000 per annumThe OpportunityAn established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen its supply chain quality function within a production manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role focused on supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.Key Responsibilities Lead supplier quality assurance activities across the supply chain Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and ongoing performance reviews Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485 and internal quality standards Investigate supplier quality issues, driving corrective and preventive actions to closure Partner with suppliers to drive performance improvements, escalating to supplier replacement when standards are not achieved. Conduct supplier audits and site visits across the UK Track, report, and improve supplier quality KPIs Identify trends and deliver continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate closely with supply chain, manufacturing, and operations teamsCandidate Profile Proven experience in Supplier Quality Assurance or Supply Quality Engineering Background within production or manufacturing environments Experience in regulated industries, with medical devices strongly preferred Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 Experience with supplier onboarding and development Confident managing non-conformances, root cause analysis, and issue resolution Comfortable reporting against and improving supplier KPIs Willing and able to travel across the UK